New York Officially Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

Officials say the state is the first in the nation to roll out the technology

A handout image shows the Excelsior Pass, a platform that lets New Yorkers present proof of COVID-19 vaccination at events. Office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo

New York on March 26 officially launched an application that can be used as a COVID-19 vaccine passport.

Dubbed the “Excelsior Pass,” the pass can be used to quickly and securely present digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results.