A glance at countries that have approved 'Vaccine Passport'

A Swedish start-up company called Epicentre has invented a 'rice-sized' microchip that can be implanted under your skin. The multi-functional chip stores COVID-19 vaccination records along with passport data and can also be used for making contactless payments.

Vaccine passport in your hands, literally: This rice-sized chip with Covid data can be implanted into body

As the Omicron variant spread its wings in the UK and cases surge, PM Boris Johnson announces new tougher COVID restrictions to keep rising cases in check.

Tougher COVID restrictions introduced in UK as cases surge owing to Omicron variant | English News

As cases surge across England amid Omicron variant's presence, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces new COVID restrictions, including mandatory vaccine passports and work from home.

New COVID restrictions, including mandatory vaccine passports announced in UK amid Omicron threat

Boris Johnson's government has dropped plans for vaccine passports for citizens while entering crowded events, health minister Sajid Javed said. The government had earlier announced the passports were needed to enter nightclubs, however, health minister Javed declared that the government will no longer go ahead with the plan.

UK drops plans for vaccine passports in COVID-19 winter plan

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to introduce a COVID-19 "vaccine passport" amid widespread skepticism of the jab in the continent's most affected country.

South Africa announces COVID-19 'vaccine passport' plans, eases curbs

Estonia has become the first European Union country to recognise both the COVID-19 vaccines authorised by India-Covisheild and Covaxin. Seven other EU nations have also given nod to Covishield.

Estonia becomes first EU nation to approve both Indian vaccines

The Indian government has reportedly told the EU that it should either accept the two vaccines manufactured in India, Covaxin and Covishield, or face mandatory quarantine upon arrival in India.

India asks EU to accept Covaxin, Covishield or to face quarantine

Lufthansa said on selected routes it would also soon be possible to use the digital vaccination certificate to check in via smartphone using the airline's app.

Lufthansa to allow check-in with digital vaccine pass

New York officials introduced the Excelsior Pass app earlier this year as the country’s first government-issued vaccine passport, designed to help jump-start the state’s economy.

New York’s vaccine passport could cost taxpayers $17 million

Explained: European COVID-19 travel certificate; US considers own vaccine passport

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out an agenda for the G7 meet in July, with a top focus on dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Johnson wants the upcoming Group of Seven summit to reach an agreement on COVID-19 vaccine passports and to open talks on a world treaty to prepare for future pandemics.

British PM Boris Johnson urges G7 accord on COVID-19 'passports'

Indian government said on Saturday that the WHO is yet to reach a consensus on the COVID-19 vaccine passport issue for allowing international travel to those fully vaccinated against the coronavirus infection and noted that discussions are still on.

Indian Govt: No consensus yet on COVID-19 vaccine passport issue at WHO level

It has been through a series of name changes and much scientific and political discussion, but the "EU digital Covid certificate" comes into use on July 1. How will it use data on coronavirus vaccinations, tests and immunity to usher in a return to summer tourism and non-essential travel across the European Union?

Vaccine Passport: The European Covid certificate, a user's guide

British sports chiefs say they would accept the introduction of coronavirus "vaccine passports" as a means of allowing full capacities at stadiums. In a letter to lawmakers, a number of bodies including the Football Association, Premier League, Rugby Football Union and England and Wales Cricket Board said current social distancing rules would be "insufficient to end sport's Covid financial crisis".

British sports chiefs back use of 'vaccine passports' to fill stadiums

South Korea has announced that it will issue COVID-19 vaccine passports to immunized citizens, joining other nations to revive cross-border travel while keeping infection risks under control.

South Korea to issue digital COVID-19 vaccine passport

Is the COVID vaccine passport set to become the new norm in 2021 and do we all need to have one soon? This is a pertinent question that is been asked after Israel became the first nation to introduce a certification system allowing those vaccinated against COVID-19 to get entitlement to certain facilities. Everything you need to know about COVID-19 'vaccine passport'.

What is a 'vaccine passport'? All you need to know

Air New Zealand will trial a digital travel pass to give airlines and border authorities access to passenger health information, including their Covid-19 vaccination status, the carrier said Monday.

Air New Zealand to trial digital Covid 'vaccination passport'

Among governments and those in the travel industry, a new term has entered the vocabulary: vaccine passport. One of President Joe Biden’s executive orders aimed at curbing the pandemic asks government agencies to “assess the feasibility” of linking coronavirus vaccine certificates with other vaccination documents, and producing digital versions of them.

Coming soon: The ‘Vaccine Passport’

COVID-19 has disrupted the world economy. With the rollout of vaccines, things are slowly limping back to normal. Not everyone gets vaccinated at the same time. How can nations ease‌ the COVID-19 travel restrictions, some say a vaccine passport could be the answer. WION brings you more details.

Does a vaccine passport is a practical solution, will it allow traveling freely?

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