The president of the teachers union in our province is on side with mandatory COVID shots for teachers.
Paul Wozney says they have strongly encouraged members to get vaccinated and agree in principle with the proposed vaccine policy.
“There are certain details from the policy that have yet to be developed, and we are looking forward to engaging with Government and Public Health over the coming days to gain more clarity,” said Wozney.
“We are also pleased that mandatory masking will remain in place inside schools and that rapid testing kits will be provided to students. We are similarly encouraged that public reporting of COVID-19 cases in schools resumed yesterday.” Paul Wozney
The reaction comes after the province announced mandatory COVID vaccines on Wednesday for health care workers, paramedics, long term care staff, teachers and bus drivers.
These staff will have until November 30 to get vaccinated or they will be placed on unpaid leave.
“Schools remain the largest daily gathering of unvaccinated Nova Scotians. It only makes sense to provide them with extra protections that exceed what’s required in the community at large.”
