Toronto announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for its employees

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Toronto Mayor John Tory announced that all city of Toronto employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

With the health and safety of residents, staff and the community key priorities for the city, this new policy demonstrates a commitment to taking every precaution to protect staff and visitors in city workplaces from COVID-19. The full policy is being finalized now and will be made public in the coming days.

The city announced that all members of the Toronto Public Service will be required to disclose and provide proof of vaccination status by Sept. 13. Staff who have not been vaccinated or who do not disclose their vaccination status by Sept. 13 will be required to attend mandatory education on the benefits of vaccination. These unvaccinated individuals will then need to provide proof of first dose no later than Sept. 30.

"This is about ensuring the city of Toronto – your municipal government funded with your tax dollars – is doing everything it can to encourage vaccination and protect our workers," said Mayor Tory. "Our end goal is to encourage and persuade people to get vaccinated, if they haven’t already, so our city workplaces – which includes many public places – are as safe as possible for them and for the people we serve. I encourage all of our employees who aren’t vaccinated and who are eligible to be vaccinated, not to wait. Please do the right thing now and get vaccinated. It will help better protect you, your coworkers and your loved ones.” .............(more)

https://www.masstransitmag.com/safety-security/press-release/21235244/city-of-toronto-announces-mandatory-covid19-vaccination-for-its-employees