Sask.'s proof-of-vaccination policy comes into effect Friday. Here's what you need to know
CBC
Starting Friday, Saskatchewan residents will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID test result to access several establishments, businesses and event venues.
Those include:
The government will not require proof of vaccination for the following:
Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the proof of vaccination or negative test requirements.
Government employees in ministries, Crowns and agencies will also be required to provide proof of vaccination by Oct. 1 or provide consistent negative tests.
QR codes have been temporarily removed from vaccination records following a privacy breach.
The scannable codes were added as a quick way to display people's COVID-19 vaccination status and are a key aspect of the province's vaccine passport system.
This story is a collaboration between the Investigative Journalism Foundation and CBC Saskatchewan.
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