Alberta’s top doc sends warning to Albertans falsifying vaccine records
Posted Sep 24, 2021 4:39 pm.
Last Updated Sep 24, 2021 10:07 pm.
CALGARY — Dr. Deena Hinshaw is sending out a warning to Albertans who are trying to falsify their vaccine records.
The province’s top doctor says that doing so is against the best interest of Albertans’ health, and is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code.
She adds that it may also classify as an offence under the Health Information Act.
To be clear: falsifying records is against the best interest of Albertans' health and is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code & may also be an offense under the Health Information Act. Rather than risk potential consequences, get vaccinated. It's your best protection. (2/4)
— Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health (@CMOH_Alberta) September 24, 2021
The province came under fire after the announcement of its Restrictions Exemption Program, as many people were able to edit the document to make it look like they had been fully vaccinated when they had not.
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At this point, it isn’t clear if the province will adjust the vaccine card, or if a stern warning and a threat of punishment is the extent of the province’s plans when it comes to those who break the rules.
