Alberta COVID-19 vaccine passport QR codes available but no app to read them
Global News
On Sept. 14, the province said: "work is also underway to make proof of vaccination available through a QR code... expected to be available in the coming weeks."
The province updated its COVID-19 records Friday morning, now offering vaccinated Albertans a QR code and watermark to use as proof of immunization.
However, the technology for businesses and facilities to scan the QR code is not ready yet.
“In anticipation of the new QR code verification app, Alberta.ca/CovidRecords was updated this morning to add a QR code and watermark to the vaccine record,” Alberta Health spokesperson Amanda Krumins told Global News.
She added the app will not store any personal information.
Until the app to scan QR codes is ready, Albertans can use their proof of vaccination record from Alberta.ca/CovidRecords or MyHealthRecords (printed or digital) or their paper record from a vaccination provider.
The Opposition NDP says without the corresponding app, the QR code is useless.
“The UCP has had weeks to develop a secure vaccine passport system,” said Deron Bilous, NDP critic for Economic Development and Innovation.
“Every day without one further risks public health, the personal information of Albertans, and damage to our economy. This is yet another failure in the UCP’s COVID response.”
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