COVID-19 ‘VAX PASS’ may be needed to attend Chicago summer events

From Illinois Policy

Chicago’s public health commissioner said residents are not required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 – unless they want to attend summer events. City spending nearly $10 million to reach more neighborhoods with vaccines and close racial gaps.

After a year of lockdown, summer in Chicago is back – but maybe only for those with a “Vax Pass.”

Chicago’s top health official announced April 27 the city may start requiring residents to provide a vaccination passport in May to attend events geared towards young adults. The announcement came along with news the city will spend $9.6 million trying to close the racial equity gap in vaccinations by reaching more neighborhoods.

Dr. Allison Arwady, Chicago’s public health commissioner, said the “Vax Pass” will be required to attend concerts and other summer events starting in May as a means of incentivizing young Illinoisans to get vaccinated.