They have been labelled ‘invasive’ by critics
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A new covid vaccination microchip that can be implanted in people's arms has been created.
A Swedish start-up tech firm has created the 16mm chip so people's covid vaccination status is revealed when it is scanned.
Dsruptive Subdermals' new invention has been labelled "invasive" by some critics.
However, their boss has hit back – and says the technology is here to stay.
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Hannes Sjoblad, managing director of Dsruptive Subdermals, said: "This technology exists and is used whether we like it or not. I am happy that it is brought into the public conversation.
"New technologies must be broadly debated and understood. Smart implants are a powerful health technology.
"That is what we are building at DSruptive and our goal is to transform healthcare on a global scale."
Costing 100 Euros for a microchip, the device works by scanning the spot on the arm with a mobile phone.
Mr Sjoblad added: "This means it is always accessible for me or for anyone else, really, who wants to read me.
"For example, if I go to the movies or go to a shopping centre, then people will be able to check my status even if I don't have my phone."
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