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Kyle Delfing was one of several people to speak at the event held in Salmon Arm含羞草研究社檚 Blackburn Park on Aug. 25.
People began gathering at the park before 1 p.m. for what Delfing said was advertised as a community information meeting.
In an interview after the event, Delfing said he was pleased with the turnout.
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Delfing said Monday含羞草研究社檚 (Aug. 23) announcement of B.C.含羞草研究社檚 vaccine card is getting people含羞草研究社檚 attention. He said anger and resentment had been building in the community for a long time, and Monday含羞草研究社檚 announcement was the straw that broke the camel含羞草研究社檚 back.
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B.C.含羞草研究社檚 vaccine card will be implemented Sept. 13, when proof of one vaccine dose will be required for a variety of indoor activities (and patio dining). By Oct. 24, proof of two doses will be required for those activities.
A full list of settings where proof of vaccination will be required, as well as more information,
As of Aug. 23, Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said children under 12 will be exempt from the card. However, people who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for health or religious reasons will not be exempt.
Cards won含羞草研究社檛 be necessary at grocery and retail stores or places of worship. They also won含羞草研究社檛 be required for K-12 schools and before and after-school programs, which are
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