Quebec’s vaccine passport program beings Sept. 1
Posted August 10, 2021 2:12 pm.
Last Updated August 10, 2021 3:47 pm.
MONTREAL – Quebec’s vaccine passport will come into effect on Sept. 1, Health Minister Christian Dubé announced on Tuesday.
The program is for fully vaccinated Quebecers and will allow them to participate in non-essential activities deemed moderate to high risk.
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Dubé says the passport will be based on the digital QR codes that are issued upon vaccination.
-QR codes on paper will also be accepted, they can be mailed
– An app is being developed to be in use as of Sept 1. for digital proof
-The app will be free and in Smartphone app stores— CityNews Montreal (@CityNewsMTL) August 10, 2021
Dubé said more details will come out later this month after the results of a pilot project are completed.
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