Updates from PHSD and the Province

Increased Access to Rapid Antigen Screening for Students On October 5, the Government of Ontario announced that it is improving access to local targeted COVID-19 rapid antigen screening by making it available for students through participating public health units where risk of transmission is high.  The program will support access to voluntary, rapid asymptomatic screening…

Mandatory Vaccination for Federally Regulated Transportation Sector

Vaccine requirements for employees in the federally regulated transportation sector Today, the federal announced that as of October 30, employers in the federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation sectors will be required to establish vaccination policies for their organizations. Specifically, the vaccination requirement will apply to: – Airlines and airports, and other organizations who…