B.C. residents between age 18 and 25 have been among the most likely to be infected with COVID-19 since the pandemic began, and now they are closing the gap rapidly in vaccination protection as access to recreation and entertainment will soon require it.

Health Minister Adrian Dix says younger people have stepped up for vaccination in large numbers since the announcement of a vaccine card for recreation and restaurants to take effect Sept. 13.

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B.C. COVID-19 infection cases by age since the beginning of the pandemic

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The emphasis on getting younger people vaccinated is also driven by the return to school and post-secondary studies, some of which is in person for the first time in a year.

香蕉视频直播淭his week, focusing on young people 12-17 and 18-30, we are going to continue working with school districts and working with our post-secondary sector to see more and more opportunities, particularly for young people, to get vaccinated in this time,香蕉视频直播� Dix said.

B.C. health authorities continue to operate appointment-based and walk-in clinics around the province. A full list of clinic locations and hours by region . Registration and booking appointments in B.C. , or by calling 1-833-838-2323 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. seven days a week.

Fines for violations of the vaccine card order are the same as other public health orders, and can be enforced by police, liquor and cannabis inspectors, gaming inspectors and conservation officers. Depending on the violation, individuals can be fined $230 or $575, and a fine of $2,300 can be applied to owners or operators of businesses and event organizers.

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