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Vaccine Passports Are Now Needed At Quebec Health Facilities For Non-Essential Reasons

Mandatory vaccination for health care workers may have been postponed until November 15, but there is a new measure coming into effect in Quebec on October 15: vaccine passports will now be required to enter health and social services institutions.

Anyone ages 13 and older who wants to access hospitals, CLSCs, rehab centres, long-term care centres, private seniors residences and other facilities needs to show proof of vaccination.

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7 Montreal Restaurants That Shut Dining Rooms Or Just Aren't Using Vaccine Passports

Quebec's vaccine passport has officially been in full force since September 1. While countless businesses have embraced the new system as a means of public safety, other Montreal restaurants have opted to close their dining rooms rather than enforce proof of vaccination.

A couple of restaurant owners have also said they would welcome anyone, regardless of vaccine status, choosing to ignore the government's mandate and deal with the repercussions instead.

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Some Quebecers Can Get Vax Passports Even If They Didn't Get 2 Doses Of Approved Vaccines

With Quebec's vaccine passport system officially in effect, the Ministry of Health and Social Services has outlined two groups that can get vaccine passports even though they don't meet the typical requirements.

Those with "contraindications" that prevent them from getting a COVID-19 vaccine and those who participated in Medicago's clinical trial are being considered "exceptional cases," according to a press release from the ministry.

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Quebec Just Dropped The Full List Of Places Where Vaccine Passports Will Be Required

Get ready, Quebec. The vaccine passport is officially set to come into effect on September 1, meaning you'll need proof of vaccination to access some non-essential services and spaces as well as to participate in certain activities.

Quebec's vaccination passport will apply to everyone aged 13 and up, and Apple users can download the VaxiCode app as early as Wednesday morning with Android users following soon after.

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Here's When & How You Can Download Quebec's New Vaccine Passport Apps

On Tuesday, Health Minister Christian Dubé confirmed that Quebec's vaccine passport system will officially take effect on September 1.

If you're wondering how it will work, it will be a combination of two mobile phone apps and the QR code you can download as proof of vaccination. Paper proof of vaccination will work as another option.

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I Tried Out Quebec's Vaccine Passport & Here's What It Was Like (PHOTOS)

Love it or hate it, Quebec is planning to implement a COVID-19 vaccine passport system on September 1. While questions remain, like how the passport will work for out-of-province tourists, other details are coming to light, as the Quebec government releases more information and runs pilot projects.

I headed to a gym in Laval where one of the pilot projects was taking place on August 17. I got a first look at the province's vaccine passport system and even tested it out myself.

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