States take the lead on vaccination verification

Some states are moving ahead with digital vaccination verification systems in the absence of guidance from federal authorities. Airlines continue to advocate for a system to stem the rise in fake vaccination cards. “What could drive the conversation — because I would say it’s not driving this conversation right now — is a concern about fraud and whether or not a piece of paper can be verified, or whether or not a digital QR code that’s not tied back to a verified database,” said Sharon Pinkerton, senior vice president for legislative and regulatory policy at Airlines for America.