Released October 5, 2021
WEYBURN – Effective October 1, 2021, there is a Provincial requirement for individuals over the age of 12 to show proof of full vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for public access to a list of establishments, businesses and event venues. More information on the Provincial requirements can be found in the September 28 announcement.
According to the Province, the only acceptable forms of proof of full vaccination are:
- Wallet cards received at time of immunization
- A printed copy of your MySaskHealthRecord vaccine certificate (with or without a QR code) or a ‘screenshot’ of your vaccine certificate (with or without a QR code) saved to your device
- An earlier version of your MySaskHealthRecord COVID-19 vaccine certificate
- A COVID-19 vaccine printout from Saskatchewan Health Authority Public Health
- To come – A QR code/MySaskHealthRecord vaccine certificate uploaded to SK Vax Wallet app which will be available free from Google Play or Apple App stores
- Official proof of vaccine documents from other provinces may be considered
View the Government of Saskatchewan informational videos on how to access vaccine certificates:
Mobile: https://youtu.be/CTAeJJUIUn8
Desktop: https://youtu.be/0GCS4EICK7o
The Province noted that some individuals are obtaining affidavits to show they are exempt from vaccination. Vaccinations are not mandatory in Saskatchewan and individuals may refuse to be vaccinated, therefore legal affidavits are not required and will not provide an exemption. If a proof of vaccination is not provided, proof of a negative COVID-19 test must be presented to access a designated business.
Proof of Negative Test
Individuals who do not have proof of vaccination have the option of providing proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result from within the previous 72 hours. This test is to be done at the expense of the individual; a list of locations and labs offering testing services is available here. Self-administered take-home rapid antigen tests (e.g. pictures of negative tests) will not be accepted as valid proof of negative COVID-19 test results.
ID Required
In addition to the proof of vaccination, photo ID will be required from anyone 18 and older. Youth aged 12-17 will also need to show ID unless accompanied by an adult with proof of vaccination and ID. Youth aged 12 to 17, visiting a business without an adult, who do not have photo ID will be allowed to present other forms of government issued ID such as birth certificate or health services card.
Leisure Facilities
Based on the current information available from the Province, the Weyburn Leisure Centre, Crescent Point Place, Tom Zandee Sports Arena and Credit Union Sparks Centre do not require proof of vaccination or negative test to access the facilities.
Masks are required at all times while visiting with few exceptions including:
- Individuals who are under the age of 18 years while participating in sport, for the duration of the sport only.
- On ice / court officials 18 years of age and older for the duration of the sport or activity only, where they are subject to a proof of vaccination policy.
- Adults participating in recreation or sport leagues where they are subject to a proof of vaccination policy.
The City will be working directly with impacted rental and user groups to assist them in implementing applicable requirements for their athletes, coaches and officials, and spectators for ticketed events, while using indoor arenas.
The City is continuing to work with the Province on all the all the details of the Public Health Orders. We please ask that everyone visiting these facilities be patient and kind with staff and other customers as we all work through this new requirement.
City Employees
The City has launched a regular mandatory COVID-19 testing program for all staff who report to the workplace, with adjustments for fully vaccinated staff who choose to share their vaccination status.
For the up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Saskatchewan please visit the Government of Saskatchewan website.
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