The Intelligence from The Economist Whither permitting? Vaccine passports
Mar 10, 2021
Helen Joyce, the Deputy Foreign Editor at The Economist, delves into the complexities of vaccine passports, discussing their potential benefits and privacy concerns. Gotti Epstein, the China Affairs Editor, examines the increasing repression of Tibetan Buddhists, drawing unsettling parallels with the plight of the Uyghur Muslims. They explore how vaccine passports could impact global travel and the Chinese government's efforts to undermine Tibetan identity, particularly through religious control. As they tackle these pressing issues, they also reflect on the future of duty-free shopping amid evolving pandemic realities.
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Two-Tiered System
- A two-tiered system is emerging, dividing those vaccinated and unvaccinated.
- The WHO opposes differing rules based on vaccination status due to unequal global access.
Vaccine Passport Momentum
- Vaccine passports are gaining traction globally, being explored by various governments and organizations.
- Their primary purpose is to enable safer movement and activity for those less likely to transmit or suffer severe COVID-19.
Israel's Green Pass
- Israel's implementation of the Green Pass, while technologically advanced, has been somewhat haphazard.
- Many establishments aren't strictly enforcing its use, possibly due to the country's successful vaccination campaign.