But the government still won’t require those workers to actually roll up their sleeves for a COVID shot to protect vulnerable Ontarians and the broader community — and that’s what’s needed. Under the new rules, health workers who aren’t vaccinated and don’t have a medical exemption will simply have to complete an education session on immunization and undergo regular testing. All they have to do is disclose their vaccination status and those who aren’t vaccinated will face regular testing. How is it possible that 17 months and four waves into this pandemic the Ford government still can’t see its way to doing more than the bare minimum? University students face a substandard academic and campus experience, yet again, because the government won’t require vaccinations.

Source: thestar August 17, 2021 20:48 UTC