The vaccine cards can be uploaded to the app through a QR code from a COVID-19 vaccination or test provider, through a downloadable file with verified health records from a provider, or from an existing verifiable vaccination record in the Health app, according to the company.
Apple also announced that with the iOS 15 update, users can store verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccine and test result records in the company’s Health app on iPhones and iPod Touches.
The vaccine and test result records are downloaded in a verifiable format and digitally signed by the provider of the vaccine or test, according to the company.