BC Education Ministry gathering committee to make a decision on vaccine mandates | FULL

The B.C. Education Ministry is immediately bringing together a committee to make a decision on COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced Tuesday.

During a press conference, Dix said the government knows there is a desire for a vaccine mandate in schools and Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside is currently compiling a group to make sure the issue of mandatory vaccines for teachers and school staff is addressed.

This follows an announcement that for those who are employed in long-term care homes in the province, Tuesday, Oct. 12 is the deadline that all workers must be fully vaccinated.

Provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday for anyone hired between Oct. 12 and 26 they must have a single dose of vaccine and be at least seven days post-vaccine to work and get their second dose within 35 days after their first dose in order to stay employed.

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