Alberta Health Service no longer requires employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19
The agency says workers, as well as new hires and students, will no longer be required to have at least two vaccine doses.
It says vaccines continue to provide strong protection against serious effects from COVID-19, but there is emerging evidence that the shots have become less protective against infection.It says evidence shows that immunization without boosters has limited effectiveness in reducing transmission of the Omicron variants currently circulating.
The agency says its workforce continues to be required to stay home when sick, wear required personal protective equipment and practise hand hygiene.
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