Privileges and Immunity Certification During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mark A. Hall, David M. Studdert
Abstract
This Viewpoint explains the ethics of implementing licensing or certification of coronavirus immunity as basis for permitting public activities, anticipates challenges to effectively implementing such a system, and proposes potential policy solutions.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCertificationPandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)ImmunityCoronavirusVirologyPublic relationsImmunologyLawImmune systemPathologyDiseasePolitical scienceInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakCOVID-19 Digital Contact TracingGlobal Security and Public HealthVaccine Coverage and Hesitancy