COVID-19 vaccine passport for safe resumption of travel

Androula Pavli; Helena C Maltezou

doi:10.1093/jtm/taab079

COVID-19 vaccine passport for safe resumption of travel

J Travel Med. 2021 Jun 1;28(4):taab079. doi: 10.1093/jtm/taab079.

Authors

Androula Pavli¹, Helena C Maltezou²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Travel Medicine, National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece.
² Directorate of Research, Studies and Documentation, National Public Health Organization, Athens, Greece.

Abstract

The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues despite the implementation of effective restrictive public health measures, including strict travel restrictions. In light of safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19, ‘vaccine passports’, as a temporary recommendation will facilitate resumption of travel.

Keywords: COVID-19; pandemic; passport; resumption; travel; vaccine.

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

COVID-19 / prevention & control*
COVID-19 Vaccines / administration & dosage*
Documentation*
Humans
Travel*

Substances

COVID-19 Vaccines