COVID-19 immunization no longer required for Alberta Health Services for new hires, students
Posted: Jul 18, 2022 6:04 PM MT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoThe agency says all workers, including new hires and students, will no longer be required to have at least two vaccine doses. AHS had previously
When asked why AHS didn't opt to change the definition of "fully vaccinated" and require all available booster doses, Kerry Williamson, executive director of issues management at AHS, said in an email that the agency needs stronger evidence about the effectiveness of additional booster doses with highly infectious Omicron subvariants circulating.
The agency says its workforce continues to be required to stay home when sick, wear required personal protective equipment and practise hand hygiene. "Policies and procedures have had to constantly evolve during the pandemic to reflect significant changes in the virus itself and the ever-changing evidence base as we continue to protect our people and patients."AHS says it will continue to monitor scientific evidence to assess the need for additional measures.
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