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September 13, 2021 - 7:00 PM
COVID-19 vaccine proof is now required to use some municipal facilities in the Okanagan and Kamloops.
Across the region, cities are implementing vaccine requirements to attend certain events and facilities, but there are some exceptions.
In Penticton, West Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops, proof of vaccines will not be required to enter city hall or attend council meetings, libraries or outdoor city facilities.
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The City of Kelowna has not released a full list of city facilities where vaccine proof will required or not, but in accordance with B.C. public health orders, council meetings, for example, are required to remain open to everyone wishing to attend.
As of Sept. 13, people in B.C. will be required to show proof of at least one COVID-19 vaccine to use certain services, according to provincial health orders. In an attempt to boost immunizations across the province, the order will be changed on Oct. 24, when proof of vaccinations must then show two doses.
Sporting events in like tournaments or WHL games in Penticton, West Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops will be require vaccine proof for spectators.
Except for Vernon, parents and adults supporting children will be permitted to watch the sporting events without vaccine proof.
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In order to use certain fitness facilities, like pools and fitness gyms, vaccine proof will be required for adults.
In West Kelowna and Vernon, anyone 21-years-old or younger will be exempt from having to provide their vaccination status upon entry. In Kamloops and Penticton, this rule applies to youth who are 18 or younger.
For a more fulsome list from the City of Kamloops, go to its website here.
For more information about the City of West Kelowna go here.
More information is available at the City of Penticton website here.
See the City of Vernon website here for more information.
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