Manitobans have rolled up their sleeves, but many who did may not get to reap the extra social benefits if they don't have internet access.
Extra privileges for the fully vaccinated will begin on Saturday. To attend things such as a museum or a movie, Manitobans must prove they are fully vaccinated.
For people without access to their digital vaccination record, they must rely on a physical card, something many do not have. This is an issue for people without smartphones or internet access, whether it be because of income, poor internet access, or other barriers such as being teens not having their own mobile phones.
"There's a lot of work being done right now to try to catch up on any of this. I think that over time we're going to be able to get those cards out and then, of course, there are other options with the digital right now but it is something that's being actively worked on," Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba's Chief Public Health Officer says in a statement.
Currently, 58.5 per cent of people have received two COVID-19 vaccines in Manitoba. Second dose opened up to everyone on three weeks ago, on June 25.
"Our team believes very strongly that these vaccine cards are a good initiative that can help to give people who choose to get vaccinated their lives back a little faster with some small additional benefits," Pallister says.
The Premier says he hopes the cards are an interim measure before full reopenings, but notes they may be needed if there is a Fourth Wave, as Quebec is planning for.
The province is hosting a "Vax-A-Thon" Wednesday to encourage walk-in vaccines.
Sat, May 11, 9:30 AM
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