British Columbians will need proof of vaccinations for select social and recreational events
The B.C. government has announced that British Columbians will require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations in order to access certain social and recreational settings and events as of September 13.
Premier John Horgan said the rise of COVID-19 cases in the past few weeks, largely within the unvaccinated population, coupled with the more-transmittable Delta variant making its way through the province, led to the decision to implement the temporary vaccination card program.
The program will have people access their vaccination records through a secure website and either save a copy to their phone or get a physical card to carry. These will be required in order to access a number of non-discretionary activities including:
- Indoor ticketed sporting events
- Indoor concerts
- Indoor theatre/dance/symphony events
- Restaurants (indoor and patio dining)
- Night clubs
- Casinos
- Movie theatres
- Fitness centres/gyms (excluding youth recreational sport)
- Businesses offering indoor high-intensity group exercise activities
- Organized indoor events (such as weddings, parties, conferences, meetings and workshops)
- Discretionary organized indoor group recreational classes and activities