Digital COVID-19 vaccination cards to be available as of today

Starting today (Monday) digital COVID-19 vaccination cards will be available for download by inoculated Jamaicans.

Existing physical cards will be phased out over the next two months and replaced by digital cards which will be available online via the website of the Ministry of Health & Wellness: vaxcert.moh.gov.jm.

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the electronic cards will provide Jamaicans with a more secure, internationally accepted and convenient means of verifying their vaccination status.

The cards will feature a special Quick Response (QR) Code feature to enable the information in the card to be validated, thereby reducing or eliminating fraud.

The Health Minister noted that having a digital vaccination card will also enable persons easier access to events that require proof  of  vaccination for entry.

He added that persons who are not technologically savvy may visit their health centre and get support in accessing and downloading the QR Code.