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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%" lang="EN-US">The BC Government has announced more details regarding proof
of vaccination and the BC Vaccine Card. The proof of vaccination will come into
effect on September 13th. There will be a grace period between September 13th
and 26t<sup>h</sup> where other forms of vaccination proof will be accepted. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%" lang="EN-US"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%" lang="EN-US">Events, businesses and services requiring proof of
vaccination will ask to see the BC Vaccine Card, or proof of vaccination
and government photo ID after September 13th in order for visitors to access their
services/activities. Businesses and events will have access to an app, not yet
released, where they can scan the BC Vaccine Card QR code to confirm visitors'
vaccination status. Businesses and events may also ask to see a paper proof of
vaccination alongside government issued photo ID.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%" lang="EN-US"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%" lang="EN-US">For information on how to get the BC Vaccine Card and to
learn more about the proof of vaccination click </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard.html" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(17,85,204)">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34);background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%" lang="EN-US">.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34)" lang="EN-US">How
does this impact museums, galleries, and heritage organizations? </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34)" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34)" lang="EN-US">As
of today, September 7th, 2021 the BCMA does not have concrete guidelines for
museums. The BCMA will be participating in a briefing on September 8th with
the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport where specific information for
our sector will be provided. If you have questions that you would like the BCMA to provide the
Ministry, please email us at </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:bcma@museum.bc.ca" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt">bcma@museum.bc.ca</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34)" lang="EN-US">
before 12pm noon tomorrow, September 8th.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34)" lang="EN-US">What
has been confirmed so far?</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(34,34,34)" lang="EN-US"><br>
Anyone who wants to access the following places or do the following activities
after September 13th will need to show proof of vaccination:<span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-bottom:0cm" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">indoor
ticketed sporting events<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">indoor
concerts<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">indoor
theatre/dance/symphony events<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">restaurants
(indoor and patio dining)<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">night clubs<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">casinos<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">movie
theatres<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">fitness centers/gyms
(excluding youth recreational sport)<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">businesses
offering indoor high-intensity group exercise activities<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">organized
indoor events (e.g., weddings, parties, conferences, meetings, workshops)<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">discretionary
organized indoor group recreational classes and activities<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);line-height:normal;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt" lang="EN-US">student
housing on college and university campuses<span></span></span></li></ul>
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<b>How many doses does one need?</b><br>
By September 13th, people will need to be partially vaccinated with one dose. <br>
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By October 24th, people will need to have been fully vaccinated with two doses for at
least seven days. Or the one dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine. <span></span></span></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><br><font color="#888888"><div><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font color="#888888">____________________________</font></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font color="#888888"><br>The BC Museums Association office is located on the traditional, unceded lands of the <a href="https://vimeo.com/275788251" target="_blank">Lekwungen</a>
peoples (Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations). We respect past, present, and
future Indigenous stewards and recognize that we are uninvited guests on
this territory.</font> <br></span></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial,sans-serif">BC Museums Association || 675 Belleville Street || Victoria, BC || V8W 9W2</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.66px"><a href="http://www.museum.bc.ca/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">museum.bc.ca</a></span><font color="#888888"><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><i><span style="color:rgb(80,166,132)"><br><br></span></i></font></span></font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><font color="#888888"><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(68,68,68)"><i>The BCMA 2021 Conference will take place on October 7, 14, 21 & 28. <a href="https://museum.bc.ca/conferences-and-events/conference/" target="_blank">Find out more</a> and register today!</i></span><i><span style="color:rgb(80,166,132)"><br></span></i></font></span></font></p></div></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>