Individuals with a valid MCP who received an approved medical exemption for COVID-19 vaccination may now download a QR code to their NLVaxPass.

The approved medical exemption QR code will only work in Newfoundland and Labrador. Individuals with an approved medical exemption who do not have a valid MCP card may continue to use a signed Valid Medical Exemption for COVID-19 Vaccination letter as proof of an approved medical exemption.

As well, there is an update in the app that allows individuals who are fully vaccinated to be able to view their Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination QR code. This may be used for travel instead of the pdf document.

NLVaxPass and the NLVaxVerify apps will need to be updated on devices in order for individuals to download their QR code (NLVaxPass) and for the verification of the QR code (NLVaxVerify).

Instructions on how to get the NLVaxPass and NLVaxVerify, as well as how to download QR codes, are available on the COVID-19 website.

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