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(3) An individual is unvaccinated against COVID-19 infection if the person has not received any dose of an approved vaccine and is not an excepted person.

(4) An individual is an excepted person if the individual has a cleared status (special) within the meaning given by the Infectious Diseases (COVID-19 Access Restrictions and Clearance) Regulations 2021.

(5) For the purposes of these Regulations, vaccination information is information about an individual’s vaccination status.

24-hour clearance

5.—(1) Where an individual (who is not a recovered individual)—

(a) has registered, in person, with an approved test provider to undergo any approved test or tests;

(b) undergoes the approved test or tests; and

(c) has met one of the following conditions:

(i) where the individual undergoes an approved test or tests that do not involve any PCR test—the individual’s test result is treated as negative for SARS-CoV-2 after undergoing a relevant sampling activity for the antigen rapid test, or the last antigen rapid test if there are more than one;

(ii) where the individual undergoes an approved test or tests that involve one or more PCR tests—the individual’s test result is treated as negative for SARS-CoV-2 after undergoing a relevant sampling activity for the PCR test, or the last PCR test if there are more than one,

the individual may be certified by the Director of Medical Services, a Deputy Director of Medical Services or a recognised medical practitioner to have a 24-hour clearance as follows:

(d) starting the time the individual registered, in person, with the approved test provider to undergo the approved test the test result of which shows negative for SARS-CoV-2;