Some universities and colleges in Manitoba have announced that they will require faculty, staff, students and visitors on campus to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall.
On Thursday, the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, Red River College, Assiniboine Community College, Canadian Mennonite University, and University College of the North in The Pas announced vaccine requirements to attend their campuses.
The University of Brandon will not require vaccines before the start of the fall term, however, most students, faculty and staff are expected to be fully vaccinated.
The ACC said it believes a vaccine mandate adds a layer of protection that complements its other safety protocols, including a mask mandate during the fall term. The college noted it will allow for certain exemptions for medical conditions and religious beliefs and may allow periodic testing for unvaccinated people who want to come to campus.
The U of M will require faculty, staff, students and campus visitors to be fully vaccinated. People 12 and older will have to get their first dose by September 22nd and their second by the end of October.
The U of M vaccine mandate will remain for the entire academic year.
The U of W will remain closed to the public for the fall term, with authorized students, faculty and staff allowed to enter through controlled access points. Those groups must show proof of full vaccination or attest to becoming fully vaccinated and provide proof within a specified timeframe.
The U of W vaccine mandate won't apply to high school students at the UWinnipeg Collegiate or fitness centre members and external organizations that use the Axworthy Health and RecPlex.
