If you’re like me, you are reading this article wondering “what the heck is a COVID-19 passport?” and “how can I get one?”

The release of a COVID-19 vaccine has our nation buzzing with questions. Aside from concerns about its safety and effectiveness, it brings up the invetible question —who has the vaccine and who doesn’t? The “COVID passport” as its been coined would allow people to prove they’ve been fully vaccinated. According to Pfizer and BioNTech, the full vaccination is administered in a “2-dose schedule.”

So what is a COVID-19 passport?

It’s a digital concept. It’s essentially a health app that allows travelers and everyone to enter airports, stores, and even large arenas with proof of test results, immunization records, and medical documents. Anyone who’s been vaccinated will be able to show a health pass via the app.

CommonPass which is one of the first to offer the health app is said to launch this month. The app allows you to “share your current health status so you can safely return to travel and life.” CommonPass is accepted at airlines such as JetBlue, Swiss International Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic to name a few.

In addition, CLEAR, the airport security clearance app and IBM are creating health apps that reflect real-time vaccination information. As you know, I’m a huge fan of CLEAR and have promoted it as the fastest security clearance system to use at major airports. CLEAR is also available at select sports arenas.

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With winter nearing, most news stations have announced a possible resurgence. Some of you may be on high alert while others are anxious about what the future holds. While these are all valid feelings, it’s important to remain positive and let facts lead our decisions.

We are currently nearing the release date of a vaccination which could potentially reduce COVID-19 numbers. While some of you may be hesitant to take the vaccination, in the event it is as effective as predicted, the numbers may very well decline. This means, we will be able to resume some forms of normalcy such as socializing and having human interaction (while distancing of course). Unless your an introvert, most would agree that the lack of sociability has had an overall depressing effect on our nation.

More importantly the release of such health apps are a symbol of a positive future. Technology has always lit the path of advancement for humans and unsurprisingly it may just be THE key in allowing us to travel, experience sports games, and even visit music concerts again. While 2020 was trying year, 2021 may be the year we regain some semblance of normalcy and the “COVID-19 passport” may be the tool we use to achieve this. Keep faith.