People who got vaccinated in New York State used to be able to store their Excelsior Pass in Apple Wallet – until an update to the NYS Wallet app blocked this feature for new users. Luckily, Apple’s release of iOS 15.1 has unlocked a new way for users to add their Excelsior Pass Plus in Apple Wallet – and in Apple Health, as well. Here’s how to do so.

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