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B.C. vaccine card marks official proof Monday

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 27 Sep, 2021 09:39 AM

VICTORIA - Starting today, the only acceptable proof of vaccination in British Columbia to dine at restaurants and attend indoor recreational events is the B.C. Vaccine Card.

The government says the transition period allowing people to present their vaccine records from their immunization appointments expired Sunday.

The vaccine card, under orders from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, is required at most restaurants and indoor events to help ensure businesses can stay open and people can feel safe in these settings.

Starting Sept. 27, the BC Vaccine Card will be the only accepted form of proof of vaccination for people 12+ who live in BC. You will no longer be able to use the paper immunization record from your vaccine appointment. Get your BC Vaccine Card today: https://t.co/8FB2ZFGVCs pic.twitter.com/5jGQdDHpZ1
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) September 24, 2021

Health Minister Adrian Dix says more than three million people in B.C. have already received their vaccine card.

He says people can get their card online from the government's website and keep a digital copy on their mobile device or print a hard copy to present at events or businesses.

Henry says the vaccine card helps people attend and support events and businesses with confidence, knowing other people around them are also vaccinated.

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