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The B.C. government has announced a plan to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for anyone who wants to attend a concert, sports game, movie, restaurant, nightclub, casino or fitness class.
The new "B.C. vaccine cards" will be implemented Sept. 13, Premier John Horgan and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told reporters on Monday.
Initially, eligible British Columbians will require proof of one dose of vaccine. By Oct. 24, two doses will be required. The cards will be required for a wide range of recreational and social activities, including indoor ticketed sporting events, indoor and patio dining in restaurants, fitness centres, casinos and indoor organized events, like conferences and weddings.
Henry said that unvaccinated people currently account for about 90 per cent of COVID-19 cases in B.C., and 93 per cent of hospitalizations. The risk of infection is about 10 times higher for people who aren't vaccinated, she added.
"These numbers are a stark reminder of why vaccines are important," Henry said.
Horgan also said B.C. is not likely to move on to the next step in its COVID-19 restart plan as quickly as expected, echoing comments from Henry last week. The province's original plan was to have Step 4 start on Sept. 7, if case counts were low and vaccination numbers were high.
The number of cases has surged in the Interior Health region, forcing officials to expand restrictions in the central Okanagan — such as mandatory mask wearing and reduced limits on indoor and outdoor events — across the entire region.
The new "B.C. vaccine cards" will be implemented Sept. 13, Premier John Horgan and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told reporters on Monday.
Initially, eligible British Columbians will require proof of one dose of vaccine. By Oct. 24, two doses will be required. The cards will be required for a wide range of recreational and social activities, including indoor ticketed sporting events, indoor and patio dining in restaurants, fitness centres, casinos and indoor organized events, like conferences and weddings.
Henry said that unvaccinated people currently account for about 90 per cent of COVID-19 cases in B.C., and 93 per cent of hospitalizations. The risk of infection is about 10 times higher for people who aren't vaccinated, she added.
"These numbers are a stark reminder of why vaccines are important," Henry said.
Horgan also said B.C. is not likely to move on to the next step in its COVID-19 restart plan as quickly as expected, echoing comments from Henry last week. The province's original plan was to have Step 4 start on Sept. 7, if case counts were low and vaccination numbers were high.
The number of cases has surged in the Interior Health region, forcing officials to expand restrictions in the central Okanagan — such as mandatory mask wearing and reduced limits on indoor and outdoor events — across the entire region.
