Travel and hospitality
May 17, 2021
Digital health certificates may help businesses reopen. Image credit: New York State
By Sarah Ramirez
Digital health credentials, occasionally colloquially referred to as vaccine passports, have spurred criticism, but some experts believe these certifications can speed up the economic recovery.
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