WASHINGTON - As the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19 adds to the uncertainties of the ongoing pandemic, many businesses are requiring customers to provide proof of their vaccination status.Multiple states are considering the development of vaccine passports which is a digital tool that can be used to show proof a person is vaccinated.RELATED: Philadelphia vaccine mandate: Shots required for indoor dining starting Jan.

3But a new approach to vaccine verification is now available in the form of a card called the Smart Health Card.A person uses the SmartHealth Card to access their vaccine status on their phone.

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GHISLAINE MAXWELL TRIAL: Jury resumes deliberations

NEW YORK - The federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan where British social Ghislaine Maxwell is on trial will have stricter anti-COVID rules beginning Monday.U.S. District Judge Alison J.

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Reality star Kerry Katona has sparked concerns with an update to fans on her battle against Covid-19 after struggling with the virus over Christmas.

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Kerala, TN, Telangana best performers in health; UP fast catching up: report

Healthy States Progressive India’ report released on Monday, Kerala emerged as the best performer in terms of overall performance for the fourth consecutive round. Uttar Pradesh ranked at the bottom among 19 large states in the 2018-19 report, however, topped in the latest report— for 2019-20-- in terms of incremental performance.

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NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect

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No fresh COVID curbs in Odisha, health official says amid Omicron fears

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Paytm users can now create their Health ID. Know its benefits

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Covid vaccine centres resume after Christmas closure

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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