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Reader question: Can tourists in Germany get the digital vaccine certificate?

Germany has been rolling out its digital vaccine certificate aimed at making travel easier. Can visitors to the country get it?

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German pharmacies unable to issue digital Covid vaccine pass amid security fears

Pharmacies around Germany have temporarily stopped offering the digital Covid vaccination pass to customers after potential security issues were flagged up.

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Germany to offer digital vaccine certificates to Covid survivors who've had one jab

People in Germany recovering from Covid-19 and who've had just one jab will be able to obtain a digital vaccination certificate in pharmacies from Friday.

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'Makes life easier': What foreigners in Germany think about the new digital vaccine pass

Though some internationals faced issues downloading the CovPass app due to its Germany-only App Store settings, the verdict from The Local's readers is clear: a digital Covid vaccine pass could be our ticket to relaxed restrictions and greater freedom.

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EXPLAINED: How to get your digital Covid vaccine pass in Germany for EU travel

The EU digital Covid pass launched on July 1st and should make travel within the EU much smoother. How can you get it in Germany?

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Fourth Covid wave in Germany 'depends on our actions', warns Health Minister

As Covid-19 figures drop across Germany, Health Minister Jens Spahn has warned against taking a blasé attitude to the ongoing crisis in order to avoid a fourth wave.