Louisianans who choose to do so are now able to access their COVID-19 vaccination record through a new, optional feature of the state’s digital driver’s license, the LA Wallet app, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday.
During a news conference Gov. Edwards said the LA Wallet app is free, safe, and private and people who use it are assured that their personal health information is well protected.
LA Wallet launched in 2018 as Louisiana’s Digital Driver’s License App. It is available on both the Apple App store and the Google Play store and is a legal driver’s license for all in the state of Louisiana. Live helpdesk, chat, and the LA Wallet website will be available for support. People without access to smartphones can get printed copies of their vaccine records from their parish health unit or from any provider that administers vaccines and uses the LINKS system. Residents can also print their complete immunization record through MyIR.
Gov. Edwards also spoke about the continuing efforts to vaccinate the state, announcing 35% of adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. He continued to encourage all adults to receive the vaccine at any of the over 1,500 vaccination sites in the state especially with Mother’s Day coming up and large gatherings imminent. As of yesterday he said Louisiana was 9th in the country for lowest number of COVID cases per capita and 5th in the country for lowest number of hospitalizations per capita.
