Hawaii has added several restrictions to combat the highly transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus. But if you’re worried about proving your vaccination status, especially if you live in a state like New York, both states use a similar program. There’s no word if Hawaii will expand the Smart Health Card to other states, but the state says people not vaccinated in Hawaii can present a hard copy of a vaccination document as proof. According to a FAQ explaining the program, Smart Health Cards may be used in other states that issue or permit them. The program is only available to people vaccinated in Hawaii, so you can’t use the program just yet if you were vaccinated elsewhere. “It’s another step toward protecting the health and safety of our residents and visitors, while also balancing the need to support local businesses and Hawaii’s economy.” Who can use the card? “The digital Health Card supports counties that require proof of vaccination at certain businesses and venues,” said Hawaii Gov. If you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine in the state of Hawaii, you can use the Smart Health Card if it’s been 14 days since your last dose.
Hawaii’s Smart Health Card is a form of digital proof to access businesses and venues with COVID-19 vaccination requirements. (Photo by Clint Henderson/The Points Guy) Here’s what you need to know about the Hawaii Smart Health Card.įor more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. The program already appears to be popular: 20,000 people signed up on the first day. Now, Hawaii has just launched a new vaccine passport, called the Hawaii Smart Health Card. And vaccine passports are becoming more widely adopted by airlines and international destinations, especially as it’s getting harder to travel if you’re unvaccinated. Obviously, that can become a problem when it comes to travel for several reasons, such as the potential for fraud or losing your card.īut several states have vaccine passport programs that allow people to show their vaccination status on their cell phones. The United States uses a paper card from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prove that people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
You can love them or hate them, but vaccine passports are increasingly being used to prove immunization status to travel and visit indoor venues such as restaurants.
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