Province not considering implementing vaccine passport in Ontario

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Published July 8, 2021 at 2:32 pm

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According to Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, as vaccination rates continue to rise, the Province does not have any plans to implement a vaccine passport in Ontario. “That is a matter of federal jurisdiction,” she said in a press conference.

As of Thursday (July 8), nearly 80 per cent of adults in Ontario—78 per cent—have received a single dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and more than half of all adults in Ontario have been fully immunized against the virus.

According to a release from the Province, more than 16 million doses of a vaccine have been administered, and Ontario is currently one of the leading jurisdictions in the world when it comes to vaccination rates.

Additionally, everyone who is over the age of 12 and has received the first dose of a vaccine is eligible to book an appointment for their second dose.

Further, a recent study indicates just one dose of a vaccine is still effective in protecting against the virus and variants of concern.

According to the Province, between May 15 and June 12, 2021, more than 83 per cent of confirmed cases were unvaccinated individuals, more than 15 per cent had received one dose, and approximately one per cent had received both doses.

“The overall reduction of COVID-19 cases across the province is proof that vaccines are our best defence against this virus,” Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, said in a news release.

“And with more Ontarians becoming fully immunized every day, the outlook is encouraging. To maintain this positive momentum and benefits in our communities, I ask all Ontarians to remain vigilant, follow public health guidance and encourage their friends and family members to get vaccinated if they have not already done so,” she continued.

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