Category: vaccine pass

Australian Officials Push for 80 Percent Vaccination Rate to End Lockdowns

Australian state and territory leaders are racing to hit COVID-19 vaccination targets as federal Labor calls for an eventual “reasonable debate” on vaccine passes. National cabinet has agreed to set second dose thresholds of 70 and 80 percent to significantly reduce the prospect of lockdowns. More than 1.7 million doses were administered in the past…


Deep Dive (Aug. 3): NY Mayor to Mandate Vaccine Pass for Indoor Activities

New York City will become the first American city to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for a variety of activities. Mayor Bill de Blasio said the rule will apply to indoor dining, gyms, and performances—and for both workers and customers. He said, “The key to NYC pass will be a first-in-the-nation approach. It will require vaccination…


No Vaccine, No Service for One Orange County Boutique

California recently rolled out a digital vaccine verification system to simplify the proof of inoculation process—and at least one Orange County business is putting the system to use. Deborah Nguyen, owner of Bohemia in Newport Beach, began requiring shoppers to show proof of vaccination before entering her shop more than a month ago. “I did this,…


No Vaccine, No Service: California Boutique Puts Vaccine Verification System to Use

California recently rolled out a digital vaccine verification system to simplify the proof of inoculation process—and at least one Orange County business is putting the system to use. Deborah Nguyen, owner of Bohemia in Newport Beach, began requiring shoppers to show proof of vaccination before entering her shop more than a month ago. “I did this,…