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The 'covid passport' in New York: how it works and where to get it

'20.05.2021'

Lyudmila Balabay

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From May 19 in New York most of the businesses opened and relaxed rules on wearing masks came into force - vaccinated people are allowed not to wear them even indoors. State residents may now have to provide proof of vaccination or test negative for COVID-19 in order to gain access to activities or facilities. While many states have ditched the idea of ​​so-called vaccine passports, New York has already rolled out a platform called the Excelsior Pass that confirms vaccination status or COVID-19 test result. Edition New York Post spoke in detail about how it works.

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What is Excelsior Pass

Excelsior Pass is a free digital platform for New Yorkers to confirm vaccination status or recent negative COVID-19 test results. Downloading and using it is optional in the state and is entirely voluntary.

Similar to the airline's mobile boarding pass, New Yorkers can digitally store proof of vaccination or negative test on their smartphones, or optionally print it to submit for entry to events.

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People can generate a proof of vaccination in the Excelsior Pass 15 days after receiving the last dose of COVID-19 vaccine. It will be valid for 180 days, after which a new confirmation can be obtained, the program's website says, but it does not specify whether it is necessary to be vaccinated again or confirm the presence of antibodies in the body in order to receive a new confirmation.

The application will also display the results of PCR tests done in the last 72 hours, or recent antibody tests.

How to get the Excelsior Pass

NYS Excelsior Pass Wallet can be downloaded to your smartphone from Apple App Store or Google Play Store... Then follow the instructions to generate a complete vaccination confirmation or display the COVID-19 test result.

Alternatively, New Yorkers can also receive confirmation or test data for Excelsior Pass website... On the website, you can print a paper version of the confirmation, take a screenshot or save the data in the Excelsior Pass Wallet application. All of these will be accepted for entry to events in New York.

Companies and establishments that require vaccination confirmation or negative test results can scan and validate your confirmation QR code using a special scanner. People using the Excelsior Pass may also be asked to present a photo ID with their name and date of birth.

Am I required to download the Excelsior Pass?

Not. The program is completely voluntary. New Yorkers can also use other proof of vaccination or test passing - digital or paper.

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But the Excelsior Pass may soon see more widespread use. In large stadiums and arenas, the division of seating into "vaccinated" and "unvaccinated" seating will begin, so it is much more convenient to check this using a single application format.

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