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Quebec may use vaccine passports this fall to shut out those not fully vaccinated from bars, gyms, festivals
Move will act as alternative to generalized lockdown if 4th wave hits, health minister says
Sabrina Jonas · CBC News · Posted: Jul 08, 2021 1:44 PM ET | Last Updated: 31 minutes ago
Quebec may start using digital vaccination passports to bar people who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from certain non-essential services as early as September, the province's health minister announced on Thursday.
If the epidemiological situation deteriorates and a fourth wave hits Quebec, people who are not fully vaccinated may see themselves shut out of gyms, team sports and theatres, for example, as an alternative to a generalized lockdown.
"If, and only if, the situation deteriorates, rather than closing sectors of activity, it would be necessary to be doubly vaccinated to access certain activities," Christian Dubé told reporters.
He said the passports would only start being used once the entire eligible population has had the opportunity to get their vaccines — he mentioned Sept.1 as a potential date — and only if cases of COVID-19 begin to rise.
Vaccination passports will not be required to access essential services or goods...
Quebec may use vaccine passports this fall to shut out those not fully vaccinated from bars, gyms, festivals
Move will act as alternative to generalized lockdown if 4th wave hits, health minister says
Sabrina Jonas · CBC News · Posted: Jul 08, 2021 1:44 PM ET | Last Updated: 31 minutes ago
Quebec may start using digital vaccination passports to bar people who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 from certain non-essential services as early as September, the province's health minister announced on Thursday.
If the epidemiological situation deteriorates and a fourth wave hits Quebec, people who are not fully vaccinated may see themselves shut out of gyms, team sports and theatres, for example, as an alternative to a generalized lockdown.
"If, and only if, the situation deteriorates, rather than closing sectors of activity, it would be necessary to be doubly vaccinated to access certain activities," Christian Dubé told reporters.
He said the passports would only start being used once the entire eligible population has had the opportunity to get their vaccines — he mentioned Sept.1 as a potential date — and only if cases of COVID-19 begin to rise.
Vaccination passports will not be required to access essential services or goods...