Vaccine passport Archives

Colorado’s buggy vaccine app to get fixes this month

After earning a sub-2-star rating, Colorado's vaccine passport app is getting some tweaks as officials take a closer look at their systems.

Jan 18, 2022 By Ryan Johnston

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker speaks to press at the Hynes Convention Center FEMA Mass Vaccination Site on March 30, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Erin Clark-Pool / Getty Images)

Massachusetts launches new COVID-19 vaccine verification tool

The commonwealth's digital vaccine pass arrives just days before Boston requires proof of vaccination at indoor public venues.

Jan 11, 2022 By Ryan Johnston

Hawaii unveils digital COVID-19 ‘health card’

Officials said the pass will help support the economy as case levels and tourism surge on the islands.

Sep 9, 2021 By Colin Wood

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (Mario Tama / Getty Images)

Hawaii’s COVID-19 ‘health pass’ still isn’t ready

Earlier estimates targeted a summer launch, but officials said they still don't know when the tool might be ready.

Aug 19, 2021 By Colin Wood

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. (Bryan Bedder / Getty Images / New 42)

New York City launches its own vaccine proof app

The app launched as Mayor Bill de Blasio said that proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will be required to enter public venues like restaurants.

Aug 3, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

Arizona governor is latest to ban vaccine passports

Gov. Doug Ducey is at least the sixth governor to prohibit government agencies from requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Apr 20, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

Hawaii could have a vaccine passport by summer, officials say

Hawaii state officials said they're piloting technology developed by Clear and CommonPass that's been in development since October.

Apr 6, 2021 By Colin Wood

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at an event in the Bronx on March 26. (Carlo Allegri / AFP via Getty Images)

New York is expanding its mobile vaccine passport

An app that allows people to display their COVID-19 vaccination status will go statewide after a trial run in New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Mar 26, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

People walk around Madison Square Garden before the game between the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks on February 23, 2021 in New York City. For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Madison Square Garden reopened its doors at limited capacity. (John Smith / VIEWpress / Getty Images)

New York is piloting a mobile COVID-19 vaccine passport

Following trial runs at NHL and NBA games, New Yorkers will gain access to an IBM-based digital wallet that proves they've been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Mar 2, 2021 By Ryan Johnston