Proof of vaccination required at Meridian Community Centre in Pelham
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2021
Pelham, ON – The province of Ontario has announced the implementation of a Proof of Vaccine program that will launch on September 22, 2021.
Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities. Within the Town of Pelham operations, this program will be in place at the Pelham Meridian Community Centre.
Residents accessing the Meridian Community Centre (MCC) or Town rental facilities will be required to provide proof of vaccination upon entry to the facility. Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with an approved physician note, until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate. Children who are 11 years of age and younger and unable to be vaccinated OR who are under the age of 18 and are participating in an organized sport within the facility, will be exempt from these requirements. Those accessing the MCC for a vaccination clinic or for Pathstone Mental Health walk-in clinics will also be exempt. Residents who are requiring access to the community centre, solely for the use of restrooms, will be required to complete the screening only.
Residents of Pelham are encouraged to access a paper or PDF vaccine receipt that includes all relevant information to prove that they are fully vaccinated. As of September 22, Ontarians will be required to show their vaccine receipt when entering designated settings along with another piece of photo identification, such as a driver’s license or health card.
Those residents accessing the Pelham public library branches and Pelham Town Hall, based on current provincial regulations, will not be required to provide proof of vaccination. For more information, including FAQ’s please visit www.pelham.ca/covid19
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Leah Letford
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