Thread by @ScottBilleck

Fully immunized Manitobans will now be able to travel without having to self-isolate for two weeks upon return with a new, secure immunization card that will be available to people two weeks after they have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine

To be eligible to receive an immunization card, Manitobans must:
• have a Manitoba health card;
• have received two doses of a vaccine; and
• wait 14 days after getting the second dose of vaccine, so it can take full effect.

These cards can be applied for two weeks following the second injection at immunizationcard.manitoba.ca

The digital and physical cards contain no personal health information or data. Rather, the cards only show the person’s first and last names and a QR code. When scanned, the QR code will show the person is fully vaccinated.

Once someone has successfully completed the online request, they will automatically receive access to a digital card. There is also an option to request a physical card that will be mailed to the address on the applicant’s Manitoba health card.

Fully vaxxed folks will also be allowed to visit family and friends in personal care homes.

Should be noted: This is for domestic travel only. Federal quarantine rules still apply for out-of-country travel.

For people asking, I have no idea what this means for 12 and under who can't get vaccinated.

More privileges are coming, but there are only two today:

1. no need to quarantine upon return from domestic travel

2. allowed to visit PCHs

Families with children under 12?

They are also exempt from quarantine rules.

So families can travel.

On people outside of the province who are fully vaxxed coming into Manitoba:

Says it's in the works, but not being announced today.

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