By Canadian Press

University of Saskatchewan mandates vaccination for its staff and students

Aug 13, 2021 | 2:31 PM

SASKATOON — The University of Saskatchewan has joined a growing number of post-secondary institutions in the country requiring staff and students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to campus.

Officials say in a news release that anyone planning to be on campus must provide proof of a first vaccination by Sept. 7 and a second dose by Oct. 18.

The university says people who are unable or unwilling to get vaccinated will need to provide frequent negative COVID-19 test results and submit a daily symptom checklist in order to access campuses.

It says this move is in response to a growing number of variant cases, as well as the low number of vaccination rates for people under the age of 30 in the province.

The university will also require students to be vaccinated if they live in residence or participate in athletic activities.

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This move comes after some universities in Ontario announced they will require proof of vaccination from those using their facilities.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2021.

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