The QR Code Will Be The Only COVID-19 Vaccine Test Accepted In Alberta Starting Monday | The Canadian News

Beginning Monday, Albertans hoping to enter businesses that have implemented the COVID-19 Restriction Waiver Program, or Alberta’s Vaccine Passport, you need to have the QR code provided by the provincial government.

This means that proof of the vaccine received at the time of vaccination or saved from MyHealthRecords will no longer be accepted.

“Alberta’s most secure and scannable QR code vaccine registry makes it easy for Albertans to safely participate in daily activities,” said Health Minister Jason Copping.

Immunization records from First Nations, vaccination records from the Canadian Armed Forces, and vaccination records issued by other provinces and territories will also be accepted.

Albertans who are not vaccinated can continue to submit a negative COVID-19 test, privately paid, for the previous 72 hours.

Valid proof of medical exemption will also be accepted.

For those traveling internationally, a valid international travel identity document and the ArriveCan app will continue to be accepted.

Albertans can present the QR code on their smartphone or a hard copy. Those without a printer can call 811 to have a copy mailed to them, or they can visit any registry to print a free copy.

Companies that have implemented the vaccine passport can use the AB COVID Records Verifier app to confirm QR codes. The application can now scan codes provided by other provinces and territories.

Albertans will still need to provide valid identification when presenting the QR code.

Anyone who does not have a COVID-19 vaccine on their record can visit the government website (LINK: alberta.ca/CovidRecordsHelp) for help.