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Expert trashes plan for coronavirus 'immunity wristbands' - saying they're 'dangerous'

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A health expert has blasted "dangerous" plans being considered by the government for an "immunity passport" to let those who've had coronavirus leave home.

The Health Secretary last night said he was looking at "an immunity certificate or maybe a wristband" to single out people with antibodies for Covid-19.

Matt Hancock told BBC Question Time: "That says 'I’ve had it and I’m immune and I can’t pass it on and I’m highly unlikely to catch it’." Mr Hancock acknowledged the science is not there yet but said the scheme could allow some people in lockdown to "get back, as much as possible, to normal life".

But health experts have warned that it may take 28 days after infection before an antibody test will work - and that immunity to Covid-19

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