COVID-19 continues across Canada, Ontario became the first province to make receiving the shot mandatory for staff members at long-term care homes.In a statement released Monday afternoon, Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care Dr.
Merrilee Fullerton said, “widespread vaccination within long-term care homes is the best way to protect residents, staff and their families.” Establishing national standards for long-term care homes a ‘huge priority’: LeBlanc All long-term care (LTC) home staff will now be required to provide proof of vaccination of each dose, provide a documented medical reason for not being vaccinated or participate in an educational program about the benefits of vaccination and the risks of choosing not to be vaccinated.But can.