Quebecers can get proof of vaccination for travel

MONTREAL—Quebecers can now obtain a proof of COVID-19 vaccination specifically intended for travel outside the province, the Health Department announced Monday.

Officials said the new proof of vaccination will be accepted in all other provinces, as well as in parts of the United States and some other countries.

The department said the document is different from the province’s vaccination passport, which is used to access gyms, restaurants, bars and sporting and entertainment venues in Quebec.

The new proof of vaccination will be available for download from Quebec’s COVID-19 website as a PDF, to be used on a mobile device or printed.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Christian Dubé on Sunday night defended last week’s decision to delay a vaccine mandate for health-care workers, telling the TV talk show “Tout le monde en parle” that it was a step sideways not backwards and was needed to avoid an interruption of services.

Quebec reported 410 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths Monday.