Proof of Vaccination required at the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre
September 24, 2021 – Under the Provincial Government's Proof of vaccination policy, beginning on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, visitors to the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre (PMCC) will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
When entering the PMCC, visitors will be greeted by staff and must provide proof of vaccination and valid identification if they're in the following groups:
- All entrants aged 18 and older
- All entrants between the ages of 12 and 17 – except when participating in an organized sport
Exemptions apply to both groups above, including medical exemptions. Proof of medical exemption is required in the form of a written document along with valid identification.
Before entering the PMCC, visitors are asked to have the following documents ready:
- Proof the visitor has received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. To download your vaccination receipt, please visit: https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/
- Valid identification. Examples of acceptable identification documents include the following:
- Birth Certificate
- Citizenship card
- Driver's Licence
- Government issued ID card (Ontario or other)
- Health Card
- Indian Status Card/Indigenous Membership Card
- Passport
- Permanent Resident Card
For more details on how our PMCC staff continue to adhere to current provincial protocols and reduce the risk of COVID-19 in our municipality, please refer to the PMCC Safety Plan available on our website, www.penetanguishene.ca.
The Town of Penetanguishene’s Municipal Emergency Control Group will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation. Updates are provided on our website at www.penetanguishene.ca.
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For more information on the state of COVID-19 in our area, please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 or visit their website at simcoemuskokahealth.org.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Sherry Desjardins
Director of Recreation and Community Services
Town of Penetanguishene
sdesjardins@penetanguishene.ca
Sarah Marshall
Communications and Technology Coordinator
Town of Penetanguishene