Saskatchewan government’s public health order requiring proof of vaccination or proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test to enter most public buildings expires at 12:01 a.m.
Monday morning.The measures were put in place last October to stop the disease from spreading.The requirement included venues such as theatres, bingo halls, concerts, gyms, liquor stores and cannabis retailers.
Saskatchewan Health Authority lifting proof of vaccination for visitors, employees Some businesses have been exempt from the policy, including grocery stores, health care services, public libraries and private gatherings.Residents can still save their proof of vaccination records and QR codes on eHealth Saskatchewan.The government is still encouraging residents to get vaccinated and booster shots to reduce transmission.On Tuesday Premier Scott Moe said the proof-of-vaccination system benefits no longer outweigh the costs.“It’s time to heal the divisions over vaccination in our families, in our communities and in our province.
It’s time for proof of vaccination requirements to end,” Moe said at a press conference.The decision comes as hospitalizations remain high.