Dr. Deena Hinshaw (Government of Alberta)

By David Opinko/LethbridgeNewsNOW

Alberta vaccine record with QR code required for Restrictions Exemption Program starting Nov. 15

Nov 9, 2021 | 4:50 PM

Vaccinated Albertans are being advised that their paper records will only be accepted until this coming Monday.

In September, the province introduced the Restrictions Exemption Program (REP), which allowed participating businesses to require patrons to provide proof that they have been immunized against COVID-19 in order to avoid occupancy limits and other public health restrictions.

This was followed by the creation of a scannable QR code in October that Albertans can get on their smart devices or in paper form.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw says, as of Monday, November 15, those looking to attend a business, service provider, or venue utilizing the REP will need to show their QR code.

Paper forms of vaccination records will not be accepted as of next week.

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Businesses can use the AB Covid Records Verifier app to scan vaccine QR codes.

• If the record is valid, the app will display a green checkmark and the person’s legal name and date of birth. It does not access or store any other personal information.
• Internet connection is not required to scan codes.
• Download the app for free from Google Play or the App Store.
• The verifier app has been updated to scan QR codes from other provinces and territories.

To enter spaces participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program, people aged 12 and older can show proof of a negative test result.

• The test result should be a written or printed copy that indicates the individual has tested negative for COVID-19 on a Health Canada approved rapid antigen, rapid PCR, or lab based PCR test approved by Health Canada or the lab accreditation body of jurisdiction.
  • Valid test results should be a written or printed copy that clearly outlines the type of test, time of sample collection, clear indication of a negative result, and laboratory that completed the test, if applicable.
  • Photos of a rapid test or result taken offsite is not sufficient.
  • A self-test completed offsite or self-produced documentation of a negative test result is not valid.
  • Do not bring completed self-tests or rapid tests to businesses due to communicable disease risk.
• Tests must not be from the Alberta Health Services public COVID-19 testing system.
• Operators offering on-site rapid testing should seek expert medical oversight prior to implementing a rapid testing program.
• For more details, see requirements for the Restrictions Exemption Program.

You can get your QR code online here. Those who do not have a smart device or choose not to create their digital code can get a paper copy from a local registry agent office or by calling 811. There is no cost for either method.

(With files from rdnewsNOW)