The University Health Network says it is considering forcing unvaccinated employees to take leaves of absence. UHN is focusing on education to encourage unvaccinated employees to get two doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Smith's comments come after the Ontario government announced on Tuesday that it will require require many health and education workers to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus virus or take regular tests. It will be similar to one already in place in long-term care homes, and mirrors staff vaccination policies already introduced by some Ontario hospitals. Ambulance services must have a COVID-19 vaccination policy for paramedics.

Source: CBC News August 19, 2021 03:00 UTC