Denmark proposes corona pass mandate for workers

FILE PHOTO: A health worker prepares a dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a pop-up vaccination center set-up in Faelledparken, for those attending the concert by a Danish band, "The Minds of 99" in Copenhagen's Parken stadium, Denmark, September 11, 2021. Picture taken September 11, 2021. Ritzau Scanpix/Olafur Steinar Gestsson via REUTERS

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark on Friday proposed to fast-track legislation allowing workplaces to mandate a digital "corona pass" for employees in its latest measure to curb a third wave of infections.

Earlier in the week, the government ordered Danes to present a pass when they visit indoor bars, restaurants and other public places. Usually shown by a phone app, the pass verifies that the holder is vaccinated, has tested negative or has recently recovered from infection.