Brazil’s shopping malls association opposes ‘vaccine passport’

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Mayor Ricardo Nunes on Monday, August 23, announced that São Paulo will require a “Covid-19 vaccine passport” in order for people to attend conferences, trade shows, soccer games, and other types of events.

Bars, restaurants and shopping malls were initially on the list, but the city government rectified the measure at the end of the day. In any case, the association on Tuesday, August 24, expressed its opposition to the measure for its establishments.

“We were not invited for discussions at any time. I heard about it through the media and I got in touch with city hall. I think there was a misinterpreted statement that ultimately created all this stress,” Humai said.

He claims that, if the measure were applied to shopping malls, it would generate additional costs for establishments. “Malls host 100,000 to 200,000 people a day. To control this, we would have to hire many people and control systems. I don’t see it as positive, because at this moment it would be one more measure that would hinder the sector.”

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