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Editorial
. 2021 Jun 1;28(4):taab079.
doi: 10.1093/jtm/taab079.

COVID-19 vaccine passport for safe resumption of travel

Androula Pavli  1 , Helena C Maltezou  2
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Editorial

COVID-19 vaccine passport for safe resumption of travel

Androula Pavli et al. J Travel Med. .

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.

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