Orange County to test digital COVID vaccine passports - KTLA Los Angeles

Orange County will launch a pilot program to test out digital COVID-19 vaccine passports, health officials announced this week.

“The Digital Passport enables individuals to participate safety and with peace of mind in activities that involve interactions with other people, including travel, attractions, conferences/meetings, concerts, sports, school and more,” Orange County Health Care Agency officials said on Twitter.

Register that Orange County could easily update its vaccine appointment scheduling website, Othena, so that people who used it to get vaccinated could show anyone proof of their vaccination.

Orange County’s announcement comes after California state officials unveiled plans to allow private events with more people together if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination starting April 15.

Tomás Aragón said last week the state doesn’t have plans to create vaccination passports, but will follow the federal government’s lead.

With vaccinations underway and economies reopening, the idea of using digital vaccine passports is being brought up more frequently.

Ron DeSantis last week issued an executive order saying no governmental entity can issue a vaccine passport, and businesses in that state can’t require them, the Associated Press reported.

It appears other providers will still begin allowing this age group to get shots starting on April 15, the date set by state health officials for all counties