Thread by @BogochIsaac

1. "Health Minister Patty Hajdu says her government embraces the concept of 'vaccine passports' & will come up with a form of certification to allow vaccinated Canadians to travel internationally."

Smart move & good to be proactive.

bit.ly/3eNTusr by @peterzimonjic

2/ There are a growing number of countries requiring proof of #COVID19 vaccination for travel...18 are currently listed here.

Also the EU just announced they would be open to vaccinated travellers from the USA this summer.

bit.ly/336woIo

3/ #COVID19 vaccine certification for travel will likely be a global norm:

https://twitter.com/LawrenceGostin/status/1388215713328943104?s=20

4/ There is precedent for this.

Many countries require proof of Yellow Fever vaccination to enter.

If you show up without proper documentation you either:
1. get turned around at the border, or
2. get vaccinated at the border (if available).

Source: bit.ly/3u5BQHc

5/ So regardless of our opinions on the matter, it appears that proof of #COVID19 vaccination will be required for international travel.

May as well be ahead of the curve & quickly find ways to electronically/securely document vaccination status, that meets global standards.

Addendum: Just FYI, there are countries that require Yellow Fever vaccination, regardless (above).

There are *many* other countries that require proof of vaccination for those travelling from a region where Yellow Fever is endemic.

cdc.gov/yellowfever/in…