Check what your own city is doing under direction from the state, which is under direction of federal entities, in many cases.

Local am radio will offer more information. Especially if you’re from a red rural state, I bet this is going on where you are. The Apple ID has been a big part of that, offering everything from digital licenses to medical and vaccination information, and all at the tip of your fingers.

Go ahead and check it out. See what your local government is recommending. And also look who they are selling it to, (or trying to) as a good thing.