Metro Trains boss sees merit in mandatory vaccinations

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Raymond O’Flaherty has warned that an outbreak similar to the V/Line one could have easily happened at Metro. Two positive cases within V/Line have grown to seven since last Friday. covid19 vaccines publictransport

in the construction sector, prompting a violent protest outside the Melbourne office of construction union the CFMEU on Monday.

Vaccinations are mandatory for public transport workers in New York and all public-facing staff at Metro’s parent company, MTR, in Hong Kong.“We’re not mandating vaccination at the moment, that’s not our policy; it’s still one of encouragement. However, this space is moving really quickly. You can see the discussion around the construction sector.

Former deputy chief health officer Professor Allen Cheng said there were many ways industries could encourage people to get vaccinated without a mandate.

 

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