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Emmanuel Macron has been a little on the quiet side lately, but don’t worry, he’s been cooking up some classic end times fare for you. Today comes the news that France will now make mandatory the EU Digital Covid Certificate, known as the ‘health pass’, in all public venues. Blink your eyes and this will be common practice throughout the entire European Union, that’s how fast everything is moving. FROM VARIETY: The key measure announced by Emmanuel Macron will make the EU Digital Covid Certificate — commonly called “health pass” — mandatory in all cultural venues, including cinemas, theaters and...

In order for people to travel in 2021, they may eventually need a COVID vaccine passport. Several companies and technology groups have begun developing smartphone apps or systems for individuals to upload details of their COVID-19 tests and vaccinations, creating digital credentials that could be shown in order to enter concert venues, stadiums, movie theaters, offices, or even countries. The Common Trust Network, an initiative by Geneva-based nonprofit The Commons Project and the World Economic Forum, has partnered with several airlines including Cathay Pacific, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Swiss Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, as well as hundreds of health systems...