If you want to pump some iron next week, you will need a BC vaccine card to do it.
On Tuesday, BC health officials revealed details of proof of vaccination card, which will be required to access certain indoor services across the province such as restaurants, cinemas and gyms.
These new rules come into effect on September 13th and are expected to last until at least January 2022.
Cardholders must receive at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine on September 13th. Cardholders must be fully vaccinated by October 24th.
There are two options for fitness enthusiasts: a digital version or a printed version of the BC Vaccine Card. They must also present government-issued photo identification.
Along with gyms and fitness centers, the BC Vaccine Card is required at all venues that host indoor adult sports, including beer league hockey facilities. Indoor group training activities are also included.
At a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Prime Minister John Horgan suggested that government-industry consultation plays a key role in the process of protecting businesses and their patrons.
For anyone unable to get their official BC vaccine card, they can use the vaccination certificate they received from a COVID-19 vaccination clinic until September 26th.
Apply for your BC Vaccine Card at gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard.
