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Lessons learned from the nation’s response to the pandemic can shape the way governments at all levels handle future crises, a new report finds.

As cities and states ramp up their reopening efforts, digital credentialing also can fuel the economic recovery, streamline government operations, and build a culture of trust among citizens.

New York state is developing Excelsior Pass in partnership with IBM to provide digital proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. Credit: AFP via Getty Images Would You Use An App To Verify Your Vaccine Status? The Idea Is Here To Stay By at 9:50 am NPR A political debate has erupted over the idea of requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into certain settings. While politicians argue over equity and privacy concerns, some businesses and institutions are movi...

Chris Delmas / AFP via Getty Images A political debate has erupted over the idea of requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into certain settings. While politicians argue over equity and privacy concerns, some businesses and institutions are moving ahead and developing apps for people to easily and securely prove their status. When students return to Cornell University for the fall semester, for example, theyll be required to be vaccinated with exemptions for medical or religio...

Home/News from NPR/Would You Use An App To Verify Your Vaccine Status? The Idea Is Here To Stay Would You Use An App To Verify Your Vaccine Status? The Idea Is Here To Stay By Allison Aubrey  April 12, 2021 A political debate has erupted over the idea of requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into certain settings. While politicians argue over equity and privacy concerns, some businesses and institutions are moving ahead and developing apps for people to prove their status easily ...

Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images New York state is developing Excelsior Pass in partnership with IBM to provide digital proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty Images A political debate has erupted over the idea of requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into certain settings. While politicians argue over equity and privacy concerns, some businesses and institutio...