Tag: vaccine passports

Vaccine Passports Beg Ethical and Practical Answers

A federal government tender notice suggests vaccine passports could arrive in Canada this summer, but questions about their implementation and ethics abound. Posted on June 7, the notice confirmed federal intentions to facilitate vaccine passports. “The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has an urgent need to secure the services of a global organization … with…


Australia to Provide Vaccination Certificates for COVID-19 Vaccines

The Australian government will provide those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP virus, a digital certificate to demonstrate their status. The certificate has a coat of arms hologram and includes the person’s name, date of birth, and a green tick of validity and can be accessed through the Medicare…


Texas Bans Businesses From Requiring ‘Vaccine Passports’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law a bill to ban government entities and private businesses from requiring proof of vaccination as a condition for service or entry amid the CCP virus pandemic. “Texas is open 100 percent, and we want to make sure you have the freedom to go where you want…


Former Australian PM Calls For Vaccine Passports

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called for vaccine passports to be mandated to increase vaccination rates around Australia. Speaking on ABC radio on Monday, Turnbull said that the Australian government needs to become tougher on vaccines and declared that while you cannot force people to have vaccines, Australia needs to “make it very clear…


Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Ban ‘Vaccine Passports’ for Domestic Flights

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would ban the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from asking passengers traveling on domestic flights to show proof of vaccination. The bill, known as the Freedom to Fly Act, would prevent the regulator from implementing any policies that allow TSA staff to ask domestic passengers for information…


Homeland Security Walks Back Director’s Claim US Taking ‘Close Look’ at Vaccine Passports

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday walked back comments made by the agency’s chief, who suggested earlier in the day that the federal government was “taking a very close look” at the idea of requiring vaccine passports to enter or leave the United States. “Looking ahead to summer, Europe and other countries are going…


Homeland Security Walks Back Secretary’s Claim US Taking ‘Close Look’ at Vaccine Passports

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on May 28 walked back comments made by the agency’s chief, who suggested earlier in the day that the federal government was “taking a very close look” at the idea of requiring vaccine passports to enter or leave the United States. “Looking ahead to summer, Europe and other countries are…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 28)

Senate Republicans block a bill with the first successful filibuster during the Biden administration, President Joe Biden just revealed a massive $6 trillion budget for the 2022 fiscal year, and the White House sends mixed messages on vaccine passports.


Federal Government Taking ‘Very Close Look’ at Vaccine Passports for Travel: DHS Secretary

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the federal government and his agency will evaluate whether to use a “vaccine passport”-type system for travelers coming into and out of the United States. The DHS is the agency that oversees the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which screens passengers at all U.S. airports. In an…


Deep Dive (May 25): Oregon Becomes First State to Require Vaccination Proof for Maskless Entry

Big Tech corporations now have to think twice about deplatforming Floridians. Residents of the Sunshine State are now able to sue social media platforms over censorship. Under the new law, courts can award up to $100,000 in monetary damages for each proven claim. This comes as the FCC commissioner Brandon Carr sets out proposals to…