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Vaccine Passports Promise Safer Travel; Privacy Issues Remain
January 04, 2021

For frequent world travelers, the concept of needing a passport is nothing new. And in fact, a “vaccination passport,” proof that a person has been immunized against an infectious disease such that they can travel, is also not a new concept invented for the age...

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Europe Considers Lengthening COVID Lockdowns As Cases Climb
January 03, 2021

Germany is preparing to continue its nationwide lockdowns through the end of January, a report from Financial Times (FT) says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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App Used To Plan Secret Parties Booted Off App Store, TikTok
December 30, 2020

An iOS app aimed at helping partiers find clandestine parties during the pandemic has been booted off Apple’s App Store platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Vaccine Distribution Issues Put Economic Recovery Hopes On Hold
December 30, 2020

As anyone who has ever been through a long and agonizing wait knows, the longest part of any waiting period is always the end. With two COVID-19 vaccines approved and in circulation — and another on the way — there’s light at the end of the tunnel....

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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Will Miss Year-End Targets
December 29, 2020

About two million people have received their first COVID-19 vaccine, which is far from the goal of vaccinating 20 million people by the end of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Spain To Register Citizens Who Reject COVID Vaccine
December 29, 2020

With COVID-19 vaccine campaigns underway in many countries, the question of what to do about people who refuse to participate is coming to the fore. Scientists say that to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S., most people would have to be immune...

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Advisor: Biden Will Invoke Defense Production Act For Vaccine Production
December 28, 2020

The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden will likely look into boosting vaccine production by invoking the Defense Production Act, according to a member of his team, Axios reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FinCEN Issues Warning About COVID-19 Vaccine Scams, Cyberattacks
December 28, 2020

As the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out to medical workers and high-risk populations, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is asking financial institutions to be extra vigilant when it comes to cybersecurity.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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States Roll Out Most Stringent COVID Restrictions Since Spring
December 23, 2020

More states are imposing the most stringent restrictions on gatherings since the spring, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Dec. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...