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Apr 07 2021
News
Vaccine Passports
Last week, the Washington Post reported that “The Biden administration and private companies are working to develop a standard way of handling credentials — often referred to as ‘vaccine passports’ — that would allow Americans to prove they have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus as businesses try to reopen… One of the most significant hurdles facing federal officials: the sheer
The Flip SideMar 19 2021
News
Vaccine passports: The promise and pitfalls
Millions of people are being vaccinated against the coronavirus every day. While that’s undoubtedly good news, this growing share of the population with COVID-19 immunity creates a conundrum for decision makers as they plan a gradual reopening of the country. On one hand, there are costs to asking vaccinated people to endure the isolation of lockdowns when they face little risk from the virus
Yahoo! The 360Apr 13 2024
News
Rich Americans are preparing for possible ‘instability’ by getting second passports
Henley & Partners, a law firm that specializes in garnering dual citizenship for the wealthy, is seeing a rise in clients applying for a second citizenship in anticipation of “volatility and uncertainty.” “The U.S. is still a great country, it’s still an amazing passport,” Henley & Partners executive Dominic Volek reportedly said Tuesday, adding, “But if I’m wealthy, I would like to
Washington ExaminerJan 02 2022
Opinion
Vaccine Passports Are Here to Stay. Why Worry?
“Yeah I use the pass. What should I be afraid of?” That’s Jack, a friend who works in state and city politics, responding to a poll I posted on Facebook about digital Covid-19 vaccination passports. “Are you using one? Why’d you download it instead of using the paper card? Do you have any fears about it?”
The responses were untroubled. Using it: mostly yes. “Now that theater is back, [
The InterceptApr 18 2024
News
New passport requirement in Mexico aims to protect kids from human trafficking
A new security feature aims to derail those looking to traffic children. The Mexican government is now requiring all passports for minors also have a picture of both the child's parents. "For us it is very important to fight against human trafficking," said Alejandra Bologna, consul general of Mexico in San Jose. "It's really denigrating how people can affect other people in human trafficking
NBC Bay AreaMay 06 2021
Analysis
Understanding the GOP Battle Over Vaccine Passports
Months into a mammoth health-messaging campaign encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, we can say two things with confidence about the cohort of people still playing hard to get. The first is that, in absolute terms, this group has shrunk and may still be shrinking. Gallup reported yesterday that fully three quarters of U.S. adults say they are already vaccinated or plan to
The DispatchApr 03 2021
Analysis
How vaccine passports might work in the US
Americans who want to go to concerts, fly on certain airlines or attend weddings in the next few months may have to prove they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. That approach has recently become a target for online misinformation and political spin.
Fox News host Tucker Carlson called the idea of vaccine passports "Orwellian" and said it could worsen vaccine hesitancy. Florida Gov.
PolitiFactApr 01 2021
Opinion
Coronavirus vaccine passports would be a draconian disaster
The Biden administration is reportedly working with technology and travel companies to develop coronavirus vaccine passports that would show proof of vaccination as the country begins to return to normal. It is not clear how often these credentials would be required, if at all, but at this point, we should assume the worst.
Stadiums, concert venues, movie theaters, offices, and even
Washington ExaminerApr 19 2021
News
WHO Panel Recommends Against Vaccine Passports
A World Health Organization (WHO) panel has recommended against requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to travel to other countries.
In a statement Monday, the WHO’s Emergency Committee recommended to Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to avoid mandates for people to prove they are vaccinated before going into other countries.
“Do not require proof of
The Epoch TimesMar 28 2021
News
Biden White House Plans 'Vaccine Passports'
The White House is working on a COVID-19 vaccine passport initiative that could be required for travel, sporting events and even eating out, reports The Washington Post.
The report comes as major U.S. airlines and nearly 30 travel and labor groups are pushing President Joe Biden to develop a standardized, government-backed credential to “accelerate safe economic activity and recovery
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