Ontario Vaccine Certificate Rules Are Changing For Wedding Receptions Starting This Week

"We have noticed a number of outbreaks associated with weddings."

Ontario Vaccine Certificate Rules Are Changing For Wedding Receptions Starting Next Week
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If you're planning to go to a wedding this week, the rules for vaccine certificates have changed when it comes to receptions.

On Thursday, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, revealed that starting on October 13, anyone attending a reception will need to show proof of vaccination or a medical exemption.

Previously, residents were able to show results of a negative COVID-19 test to attend.

"We have noticed a number of outbreaks associated with weddings, in particular, wedding receptions," Moore stated.

"While the current regulations states individuals who are not fully vaccinated attending a wedding reception in a meeting or event space can provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to attend, this exemption expires on Tuesday."

"This means that as of Wednesday, October 13, proof of vaccination or an eligible exemption will be required."

However, residents do not need to show proof of vaccination if they are attending a wedding ceremony. Yet, they will be unable to go to the reception.

Health Canada has a robust website with all the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines and can answer any questions you may have.

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  • Allysha Howse
    Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

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