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Vaccine passports, explained

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One way that America can get “back to normal” is through what's called a digital vaccine passport. America is well underway with its covid vaccination rollout and while we still have a long way to go, more and more people are getting vaccinated. But while carrying a digital vaccine record sounds like a useful idea, experts warn of privacy issues and serious ethical concerns. Vox’s Rebecca Heilweil explains.

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Read Rebecca’s story here


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    • - Host: Teddy Schleifer (@teddyschleifer)
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