An overwhelming 83% of the UCT's senate voted to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory from next year - but the university says no decision has been made yet.
An overwhelming 83% of UCT's senate voted to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory from next year - but university says no decision has been taken yetPlans to introduce mandatory Covid-19 vaccination at UCT are progressing after a majority vote by the university's senate.Plans to introduce mandatory Covid-19 vaccination among staff and students at the University of Cape Town are one step closer after a resounding vote by the university's senate.
Scientist Prof Linda-Gail Bekker, who brought the motion before the senate, said that getting people vaccinated was key to getting students back on campus.irtual teaching doesn’t work for everyone and, sadly, the students who are worst affected are those who already are disadvantaged. They don’t have easy alternatives such as quiet spaces, access to internet and library opportunities.
University spokesperson Elijah Moholola said the final decision lay with the university's council, which will meet in October.
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