Sask. program requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for range of activities, locations kicks in today
CBC
Saskatchewan residents must now show proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or a negative COVID test result, to enter some businesses and event venues.
The program is meant to encourage those who are eligible but unvaccinated to finally get their shots. The program, which came into effect Friday, applies to a varied but not comprehensive swath of activities and locations, including:
The government will not require proof of vaccination for the following:
Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the proof of vaccination or negative test requirements.
Public service employees were also required to provide proof of vaccination by Oct. 1 or provide a negative COVID-19 test result at least every seven days. The testing requirement also applies to employees who have only received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Proof of vaccination is also now required for all Saskatchewan Health Authority employees.
People can access their medical history on the eHealth website, which includes a downloadable vaccination status QR code that can then be used with the province's SK Vaccine Wallet app to easily display one's vaccination status.
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