B.C. vaccine card program could extend past January, provincial health officer says - BC News - Castanet.net

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The provincial vaccine card system is likely to be extended past January, according to B.C.’s provincial health officer.

The B.C. vaccine card program was launched on Sept. 13, with plans to keep the system in place until at least Jan. 31 with the possibility of extension.

In a press conference Tuesday, Dr. Bonnie Henry said the vaccine card is a time limited program, but the government is reassessing the previously discussed expiry date.

Henry also said initially, the provincial government had indicated there would be no exemptions for the vaccine card program, but it has now begun the process to start issuing some exemptions for valid medical reasons.

“I do expect that it’s going to be in place longer than January. So we have started a process to be able to get people a valid B.C. vaccine card for the B.C. vaccine program with a medical exemption, but it is a slow process,” Henry said.

As the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout B.C., Henry said the province is also considering the possibility of requiring vaccination cards for smaller events, not just those with 50 or more people.

The B.C. Vaccine Card program was announced in September, with residents required to show proof of full vaccination in order to access certain settings like indoor restaurants, concerts, events, gyms and movie theatres.

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