The presentation of the document became mandatory from this Wednesday, December 1. Many people were unaware of the need to have it on hand.
“Vaccine card for admission.” That was the announcement that a guard made with a megaphone at the access door to the North Financial Platform. It is located on Amazonas Avenue, north of the city.
“Since when are you asking?”asked an elderly person, in a tone of disagreement.
The guard replied: “Since Wednesday”.
The same question was asked by some people and despite not carrying the document, They entered because they argued the need to do paperwork.
Others turned and left; White Mesh showed his annoyance. She She arrived at the place accompanying her husband to find out a credit, but she did not carry the physical or digital document.
“It takes us by surprise. I think most of us are vaccinated, but they don’t let us in here (…), they don’t say anything, they don’t give information, ”the woman assured.
Nor was he encouraged download the document.
“In attention to the latest health provisions of the Government of the Encounter before the omicron variant of COVID-19, it is reported that as of Wednesday, December 1, 2021, all officials and users of public buildings must carry your vaccination certificate or card with the complete schematic. The certificates of the Ministry of Public Health can be downloaded through the following QR code ”, it was read on a piece of paper pasted in a window to enter the Platform.
In that place there are 22 entities of various state functions and some are served 25,000 people daily.
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Crossing Amazonas Avenue and about 100 meters from the North Financial Platform, several people lined up to enter the Civil registration. They also had to present the vaccination document.
Sitting inside the public establishment he was Hector Maldonado, who went to get his daughter’s ID for the first time. “It is a very exaggerated procedure Let’s say because we come with time and on top of that they demand of us; Obviously it’s for security, but it slows down the process a little bit ”, he replied when asked about the presentation of the certificate.
Sandra Peña wanted to renew the ID, But he had to go in person because his password was blocked after having canceled to do the procedure.
She presented the physical card. “For our safety it is fine, but I think there is a bit more to share with the citizens all the requirements now, this is online, that you have to take turns within the Civil Registry, “he said.
In the National Telecommunications Corporation (CNT) Citizens have also been alerted that they must present the document of having been vaccinated.
“By resolution of the national COE It is requested, Messrs. users, Please present your vaccination card to enter the facilities. Thanks”. That phrase was read on a piece of paper attached to one of the glass doors of the CNT headquarters, in the north of the city.
Walter Silva, who went to suspend an internet service, while he was waiting to finish his process, said that before entering he was asked for the document, but he he did not carry it with him. A person with a cell phone in hand verified that he had already been vaccinated.
“It’s very nice to have more control of people and thus verify who has come to the services to be vaccinated and who has not, for greater security … ”, commented Silva.
Esthela Cardenas He went to deliver internet equipment, but he did not bring the card and they verified it on a mobile phone. She found it helpful to use this device for those who do not have the document.
According Daniela Ortiz, Customer Service Manager of the province of Pichincha de la CNT, yes in the malls where there are stores of that public company, they already ask for the certificate at the entrance, they would not have to; otherwise, yes.
The alternative if the person is not vaccinated or cannot find the vaccination certificate is that they can use digital media for your procedures, Except for equipment delivery, contract signatures, requests for payment refunds, Ortiz explained.
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About whether the vaccine should be mandatory, Rafael Oyarte, constitutional lawyer, believes that it is possible because otherwise the consequences could be restrictions of access to certain places or fines, sanctions, restrictions on access to public service.
“In some cases it will be required by law and in others not, for example, to establish access restrictions is not required by law, the condition is simply established and period, it (the Government) can do it through not even an executive decree but even by ministerial agreement … ”, indicated Oyarte.
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