Some Albertans experience glitch in COVID-19 vaccine record QR code app
By Emily Mertz Global News
Posted October 13, 2021
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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces the launch of a government-supported verification app to check proof of COVID-19 vaccination with a QR code.
Some Albertans who have received a third dose — or booster — of the COVID-19 vaccine reported Tuesday the new app to scan their immunization record in QR code form wasn’t working.
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For someone who’s had three doses — receiving their third within the last two weeks — the Android version of the new AB Covid Records Verifier scans successfully, however on an Apple device, it can show up as an “X”.
An Alberta Health spokesperson confirmed to Global News Wednesday that the issue was only affecting the Apple version of the app. Alberta Health expects “the app to update very soon with this issue resolved.”
WATCH Albertans try new proof-of-vaccine QR code scanner app
“In the meantime, Albertans can continue to show their paper and electronic records when accessing businesses and venues participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program, including the ones obtained through Alberta.ca/CovidRecords, MyHealth Records or the paper records obtained at their vaccination appointment,” the statement read.
“The transition to vaccine records with QR codes as the only valid proof of vaccination takes effect on Nov. 15. This transition period allows Alberta Health to address any technical issues as they arise.”
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The AB Covid Records Verifier quietly made an appearance on the Google Play and Apple App store Tuesday morning before the Alberta government introduced it at a news conference that afternoon.
Daily COVID-19 numbers
On Wednesday, Alberta Health confirmed 652 new cases of COVID-19 out of about 8,620 tests.
There were 38 new deaths related to COVID-19 reported Wednesday. While they occurred over the last six days, they were reported to Alberta Health in the last 24 hours, Dr. Deena Hinshaw explained.
The last time that many deaths were reported in one day was on Jan. 12.
Alberta’s death toll from COVID-19 now stands at 2,901.
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As of Wednesday, there were 1,027 people in hospital with COVID-19, 236 of whom were being treated in ICU.
“Of the 236 in ICU, 91 per cent are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated,” Hinshaw said.
There are currently 14,218 active cases of COVID-19 across the province.
“I’d like to remind everyone that we all have the ability to take small actions every day that will benefit our communities,” Alberta’s chief medical officer of health added.
“The most important thing we can do is to get vaccinated, and stay home if we’re feeling even a little bit unwell.
“Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives,” Hinshaw said.
“If you have not yet gotten your first or second dose, please do so right away. Book your shot today at http://alberta.ca/vaccine.”
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