Ontario moving forward with a Vaccine Passport

Starting September 22nd, Ontarians will have to provide to the owner of a private business proof of their vaccination status.

The "passport" app will come in some time in October (they figure October 22nd), but until then, folks will have to have proof of their vaccinations (I've screenshotted my 2 vaccination receipts as a photo ready to be shown as needed) as well as photo ID to be permitted to enter certain businesses indoors.

More information will be coming soon about what business owners will need to know.

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000779/ontario-to-require-proof-of-vaccination-in-select-settings

Here are some highlights

must have proof of vaccination (at least 14 days since last)
businesses include:

restaurant & bars (except patios)
nightclubs (including patios)
Meeting and event spaces
facilities used for sports/fitness
sporting events
casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments
Concert halls, music festivals, theatres and cinemas
Racing venues

does not apply where outdoor settings apply
medical exemptions and children under 12 are exempt
a negative COVID19 test is not enough
does not apply to employees of the business

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