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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 Side
Nov 19 2023
News
Passport Sunday event set Dec. 3
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – Teton County Clerk of District Court Anne C. Sutton is reminding international travelers that passport processing continues to take much longer than it once did. Community members needing new or updated passports for spring break travel are encouraged to submit their applications soon. The Clerk of District Court Office will be hosting a Passport Sunday event at the
KIFI News 8
Mar 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 360
Jan 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 Intercept
Nov 01 2023
News
Foreign passport holders allowed to begin exiting Gaza
Egypt on Wednesday opened the Rafah crossing for foreign nationals and some injured Palestinians to leave Gaza for the first time since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel last month. Israel and Egypt agreed to a list of about 500 people with foreign citizenship who can be allowed to leave Gaza through a deal mediated by Qatar. Passport holders from more than a dozen countries are on the list.
World Magazine
Nov 01 2023
News
Gaza Crossing Opens For Foreign Passport Holders And Wounded
Even as bombings have driven tens of thousands from their homes and food, water and fuel run low, no one has been allowed to leave the embattled enclave, except for four hostages released by Hamas. Another captive was rescued by Israeli forces earlier this week. But a limited agreement appeared to have been reached Wednesday. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television, one of the few media outlets still
HuffPost
May 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 Dispatch
Apr 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.
PolitiFact
Apr 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 Examiner
Apr 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 Times