By Nia Williams
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – The Canadian province of Alberta introduced a vaccine passport system on Wednesday to combat a fourth wave of COVID-19 that is close to overwhelming the healthcare system, as Premier Jason Kenney apologised for mishandling the pandemic.
Alberta will impose measures including capacity restrictions for businesses and a ban on indoor dining in restaurants unless patrons can show government-issued proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours.
Kenney has repeatedly said his government will not introduce vaccine passports and avoided using that phrase in a lengthy news conference where other measures, including work-from-home and physical distancing mandates, were also announced. The premier said he was introducing new restrictions “reluctantly”.
The move is a significant change of direction from United Conservative Party premier Kenney, whose government has come under fire for lifting public health restrictions faster…
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