The province unveiled more details of its B.C. vaccine card on Tuesday, which goes into force next week. Certain businesses will need to verify patrons’ COVID-19 vaccination status if they are to be granted entry.
Here’s how the new initiative will work when it rolls out September 13:
Businesses/events that will require proof of vaccination
- Restaurants (indoor/outdoor dining), pubs
- Organized indoor events such as weddings, business conferences
- Concerts, clubs, cinemas, casinos
- Fitness centres, adult sports, indoor group exercise activities
- Indoor ticketed sporting events like the BC Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Canucks
How to apply
- Visit http://gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard
- Entering personal health number, date of birth and date of either the user’s first or second COVID-19 vaccine dose
- Save digital version to mobile device or print off paper copy from website
- If one does not have computer or internet access, call 1-833-838-2323 to get a paper copy mailed
What businesses need to know
- Verify users’ vaccination status by downloading BC Card Vaccine Verifier (not yet available) and scanning QR code featured on users’ digital cards or paper copies
- Verify vaccination status visually by looking at the card and checking the user’s name and vaccination details
- Confirm that the user’s government-issued photo ID matches the name of B.C. vaccine card
