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ontario announces vaccination certificate policy
patrons will need to show a paper or digital receipt of vaccination along with another form of identification.
sep 1 2021
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ontario premier doug ford speaks during a recent news conference.
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toronto – ontario residents will need to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 by sept. 22 to enter some public settings considered high-risk, including restaurants, theatres, gyms and other venues.
the province shared details of its vaccine certificate policy today, which won’t apply to essential services like health-care settings and grocery stores.
under the new rules, individuals are considered fully vaccinated if 14 days have passed since they received the second dose of a covid-19 vaccine.
there will be exceptions for those with limited medical exemptions and children under 12 who can’t be vaccinated.
at first, patrons will need to show a paper or digital receipt of vaccination along with another form of identification to gain access to spaces covered by the new rules.
on oct. 22, the province aims to launch a qr code and verification app for businesses to streamline the process.
here’s a look at how it will work:
how will i show my proof of vaccination?
initially, residents will show a pdf or printout of the vaccination receipt they received when they got their covid-19 shots, along with a government-issued piece of id such as a photo health card or driver’s licence.
the province is expected to launch a system in late october that will send everyone a qr code to accompany their vaccination receipt. it will also launch an app that will allow service providers to scan the qr codes as proof of vaccination.
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in which settings will patrons need to show that they’re fully vaccinated?
-restaurants and bars, with exceptions for patio, takeout and delivery services
-nightclubs
-meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls
-sports and fitness facilities, such as gyms
-sporting events
-casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments
-concerts, music festivals, theatres and cinemas
-strip clubs, bathhouses and sex clubs
-racing venues
what are the exceptions?
the province says the requirement does not apply for outdoor settings, with the exception of outdoor nightclubs.
people who are medically exempt from receiving the covid-19 vaccine and those who are under 12 years of age will be able to access settings where the vaccine certificate is required without receiving the shots.
a negative covid-19 test will not entitle people to enter most of the settings where the vaccine certificate is needed, with exceptions for weddings and funeral receptions until oct. 12.
vaccination status will not affect anyone’s ability to receive necessary medical care, food from grocery stores, basic medical supplies or other essentials, nor will it affect the ability to vote in the upcoming federal election.
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more coming.
this report by the canadian press was first published sept. 1, the 2021.
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