A smartphone in hand showing proof of one’s vaccination status might be required the next time a British Columbian pops into a concert, sports game or movie theatre.
B.C. officials revealed Monday the province is introducing COVID-19 vaccine certificates for non-essential services amid surging cases of the Delta variant.
The B.C. Vaccine Card is set to launch September 13.
Premier John Horgan also confirmed the current spike in cases would delay the province’s plans to move into Step 4 of its four-step reopening plan, originally slated for September 7.
“There is no reason why those who are anxious to participate in the social and economic life of our community can’t take that next step and get that safe, effective vaccine,” he said.
“And when they do that, that will give them opportunities to go to nightclubs, to go to restaurants.”
British Columbians will need at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by September 13 to use the B.C. Vaccine Card. By…
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