The QR code is being temporarily removed from citizens’ COVID-19 vaccination records through MySaskHealthRecord, after eHealth Saskatchewan was alerted to an issue downloading patient QR codes.
In a news release issued by the Saskatchewan government, it said that QR codes will not be issued on vaccination certificates until early next week. Citizens are currently unable to view their proof of vaccination certificate in MySaskHealthRecord, although the vaccines administered still show.
Sask residents will be able to download or print their proof of vaccination record on September 25, which will still include their name and details about the vaccines administered. However, the QR code will be absent from the record.
The news release also stated that COVID-19 vaccination records of up to 19 residents have the potential of displaying in other citizens’ QR codes. Information from one individual has been identified to date.
“We are working closely with our vendor to investigate and resolve any issues and prevent other problems,” eHealth Saskatchewan Vice President of Programs and Technology Davin Church said. “We understand the high demand in Saskatchewan for records to meet proof of vaccination requirements.”
Sask. residents who have already printed/downloaded/captured the QR code on their COVID-19 vaccination record between September 19-24, are asked to destroy and delete any records with their COVID-19 QR code as the code will be made invalid. They are also asked to contact eHealth Saskatchewan’s privacy officer if they have noticed another individual’s name appear when their QR code is scanned.
The individual whose name and information has been erroneously captured has been contacted. The Office of the Information and Privacy Officer of Saskatchewan has been made aware of this issue.
Other options which may be considered as proof of COVID-19 vaccination are the wallet card, an earlier version of the MySaskHealthRecord COVID-19 vaccine certificate, or the COVID-19 vaccine printout from Saskatchewan Health Authority Public Health.