| Abstract [eng] |
On March 11th of 2020 the global COVID-19 pandemic, that was declared by the World Health Organization, shocked the world, as all countries began to apply restrictions in order to protect the health and lives of the population. Most countries started implementing the COVID-19 Vaccination Passport when vaccines were already available to the public. This paper examines the ethical issues of the COVID-19 Vaccination Passport that arose during the application of the COVID-19 Vaccination Passport. It is discussed whether such a method, to protect society from harm and stop the spread of the virus, complies with the principles of modern medical ethics. Despite all efforts to implement this system properly, it has raised many questions for both residents and ethicists. This paper discusses the timing of the introduction of the COVID-19 Vaccination Passport, the limits of its application, and the fundamental ethical principles that should be followed when introducing the COVID-19 Vaccination Passport. Digital literacy and access to information technology, international solidarity and uneven availability of the COVID-19 Vaccination Passport, and the public's fear that the COVID-19 Vaccination Passport will become a tool for states to forcibly vaccinate their citizens are among the relevant issues. After discussing the reality of the implementation of the COVID-19 Vaccination passport, it was concluded that even though its implementation had shortcomings and not all ethical principles were sufficiently considered, it basically meets ethical requirements and can be considered legally and ethically appropriate. |
