VaxiCode is now available on Android

After delays, the application that downloads and distributes the vaccine source is now available for phones running the Google operating system, with the vaccine passport coming into effect next Wednesday.

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On Monday, the VaxiCode application appeared on Google Play, although it is not yet coded by its search engine. A search using quotes “VaxiCode” downloaded the app, which has already been available for iPhones for several days.

From next Wednesday, customers aged 13 and over will need a passport to travel to restaurants, gyms, bars and other non-essential places.

People who have not downloaded the application can provide a digital or printed photo of the existing QR code on the vaccine certificate. In addition, fines for traders do not apply until September 15.

Recent tests

The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Monday conducted its final tests during the Quebec Municipality Council administration, after testing the mechanism for using the vaccine passport at the training center, restaurant, outdoor event and arena. The Chatto Laurier Hotel in Quebec brings together about fifty participants.

“So far, it’s going well. More than 87% of people in various pilot projects have agreed to have their code scanned by ministry officials,” said MSSS spokesman Robert Maranda.

In principle, we do not have a big problem. So, we can start with the 1st application^{There is} September, ”he added, adding that a two-week break is planned.

According to Alexander Doll, CEO of Agnix, who created applications on behalf of MSSS, VaxiCode has nearly 1.3 million downloads in Quebec and nearly 200,000 downloads for VaxiCode Verif in the App Store.

– In collaboration with Diane Tremble

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