iOS 15.1 will support verifiable COVID vaccination cards in Apple Wallet

Apple in iOS 15.1 will introduce support for verifiable vaccination cards in Apple Wallet, making it easier for people to prove their vaccination status at restaurants, airlines, and other locations.

Vaccination cards and COVID passports are becoming a useful tool for individuals to prove they have been properly vaccinated before entering a location or receiving a service. As part of iOS 15.1, Apple will simplify the process to offer an easy-to-access proof of vaccination for the iPhone.In iOS 15, users are able to download and store verifiable health records, such as COVID-19 vaccinations and test results, within the Health app. Based on the SMART Health Cards specification, the verifiable records can be shared from the Health app to approved third-party apps. This includes verifiable records of a user's vaccination status.

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