On Monday, B.C.’s new vaccine passport came into effect, restricting access to certain settings to only people who can show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Proof of at least one dose is now required in settings such as restaurants, movie theatres, and gyms. Proof of both doses is required starting Oct. 24.

On that same day, the province announced all health care workers will have soon have to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.