s 5 iA & The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, September 30, theifp.ca ‘CONFUSED ABOUT ONTARIO'S VACCINE CERTIFICATES? HERE'S A QUICK GUIDE ANSWERS 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO FIND AND USE YOUR CERTIFICATE People in Ontario are now required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter most indoor leisure concert venues and event ts a new concept for Ontarians, arising from the pandemic, and the de- tails, nounced _ little more than a week ahead of the Sept. 22 start date, left some with questions. Ifthe sept. teat announce- ment left you with ques- tions about how to obtain for people with no address or those who were vaccinated out- side of Canada — hopefully we answer them here. IS THERE A SMARTPHONE APP PROOF-OF-VACCINATION CERTIFICATES? WHO NEEDS TO DOWNLOAD IT? Find out how to obtain and use your vaccine certificate. There isn't yet an offi- cial app for scanning proof- of-vaccination certificates. The Gove: ent of Onta- rio plans to launch one on Oct. 22 specifically to allow businesses to scan en- hanced certificates. Pa- trons will not use the app, but should have the option to download or print an en- hanced certificate in a month or so. WHAT CAN I SHOW AS PROOF OF VACCINATION? + For people 12 and over, Tabitha Wells/Metroland eee available fhrough pro king por- clude: tal «A paper vaccination + Eventually, a en- ceipt issued by the vaccine hanced certificate contain. linic a you received ingaQRcode your di oA “vaccination receipt WHAT CANI SHOW signed by an Indigenous AS PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION health provider WITH MY VACCINE CERTIFICATE? + A paper or digital copy fou must show proof of of an Ontario Ministry of identification with Health vaccination receipt issued via email + Aprinted or download- ed copy of the vaccination DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 83 Mill St] 905 873 1867 ‘We are open but due to the current virus situation we are seein patients by appointment only. If you are planning a visit (for routine eye examinations, eyewear purchase and repair, contact lens pick up etc), please contact us in advance and we will arrange an appointment time for you. This will help to ensure we keep. safe! GIDDENS OPTOMETRY OPTOMETRY = = or" ain a METRO PLAZA 371 Mountainview Rd S | 905 873 1861 Please phor Dr. Ben Giddens # Dr. Andrea Kozma Dr. Stephanie Britton our vaccine certificate. You can show your birth certif- icate, citizenship card, driver's licence, govern- i 1 the Pro- d card, Indigenous Member- ship Card or status card, passport or permanent res- ident card. @ DO I NEED TO BRING BOTH RECEIPTS, OR JUST MY SEC- OND DOSE RECEIPT TO SHOW Prore OF VACCINATION? only need to bring second receipt will indicate vaccination. xX vincial Vaccine Contact Centre to have your vac- cine receipt emailed to you. WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A HEALTH 2 Contact your local pub- lic health unit, which can verify your identity and is- sue a COVID ID/personal access S code, ovin- cial Vaccine Contact ‘en: tre and provide the ID o} code, at which point they will send your receipt by email. IF | DON'T WANT TO SHOW ALL MY PERSONAL RECEIPT, CAN I BLOCK CERTAIN INFORMATION OUT? No, the receipt has to be presented as it was issued. THE RECEIPTS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PROVINCIAL BOOKING PORTAL HAVE A WATER- MARK. IS THAT THE VERSION | NEED TO SHOW? Youcan use that version or any version issued to you, as long as you pair it with proof of identifica- tion. HOW CAN I GET MY PROOF OF VACCINATION? In addition to the re- ceipts issued by the vacci- nation clinic and emailed by the Ministry of Health health c ane can in print their receipt from the provincial booking portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Con- tact Centre at 1-833-943- 3900. WHAT IF | HAVE A RED AND WHITE HEALTH CARD? TO PRINT MY VACCINE RECEIPT BUT DON'T HAVE A PRI Anyone who doesn't have access to a computer or printer can call the Pro- vincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 for help getting a copy of the receipt. HOW CAN I GET PROOF OF VACCI- NATION IF | DON'T HAVE AN AD- DRESS? You can call the Provin- cial Vaccine Contact Cen- fo arrange to have your oe ocliverea to atrusted friend, or commu- nity organization. WHAT IF | RECEIVED MY FIRST OR SECOND DOSE OUT OF THE PROV- INCE OR COUNTRY? Ifyou received your first or second vaccine dose out of province, call your local public health unit to record your vaccination status. Once that's done, you should be able to download or print your Ontario vac- cine receipt from the pro- vincial booking portal. Catch a Great Deal! , popular Make \d Models, Province, popular Cities or by the right price! Price. What autocatch...