Music festivals vary in their vaccine and testing requirements as they move ahead despite the virus surge. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Vaccination Proof and Immunization Records”
New York’s ‘Excelsior Pass’ to Cost At Least $27 Million
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration had initially disclosed a $2.5 million cost for development of the app. Source: New York Times
The Continued Fallout From the Cuomo Report
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2021
The firestorm around Gov. Andrew Cuomo intensified as four prosecutors announced criminal investigations and key allies withdrew support. Source: New York Times
New York City’s Vaccine Passport Plan Renews Online Privacy Debate
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
The mainstreaming of digital vaccine passes could lead to more surveillance, privacy researchers cautioned. Source: New York Times
Here’s How You Can Show Covid Vaccine Proof in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
There are two official apps, the Excelsior Pass and NYC Covid Safe, but paper is fine too. Source: New York Times
New York City to Require Proof of Vaccination for Indoor Dining and Gyms
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the tough restrictions were necessary to encourage New Yorkers to get vaccinated and curtail a third wave of coronavirus cases. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. to Require Vaccination Proof for Indoor Dining and Fitness
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio recently said the vaccinated will “get to benefit in all sorts of ways,” while for the unvaccinated, there will “be fewer and fewer things that you’re able to do.” Source: New York Times
City Plans Central Park Concert for the Vaccinated: LL Cool J, Santana and More
By Gotham Rex on July 27, 2021
LL Cool J, Elvis Costello, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and the New York Philharmonic will join Bruce Springsteen in performances Aug. 21 on the Great Lawn. Source: New York Times
Why NY's Excelsior Pass Vaccine Passport Could Cost Taxpayers $17 Million
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2021
The state’s contract with I.B.M. details a Phase 2 of the Excelsior Pass, which could include uses that some advocates say raise privacy concerns. Source: New York Times
Will the Excelsior Pass, New York’s Vaccine Passport, Catch On?
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
More than 1 million Excelsior passes have been downloaded since they were introduced, but officials are hoping they will be adopted more widely. Source: New York Times
New York’s ‘Excelsior Pass’ Is the Country’s First Vaccine Passport
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
New Yorkers can download an app that they can use to show proof of their vaccination. Source: New York Times
New York Is Reopening. Here’s What That Actually Means.
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
Most businesses will be able to operate at 100 percent capacity, but it’s not a full return to normal. Source: New York Times
Want to Party? You Might Need a Covid 'Vaccine Passport'
By Gotham Rex on May 7, 2021
At some parties and night clubs, C.D.C. vaccination cards are the new velvet rope. Source: New York Times