COVID-19: B.C. health minister says preparations being made if care staff quit over mandatory vaccines

He said the decision by B.C.’s public health officials to make vaccination a condition of employment for those workers as of Oct. 26 is “the right direction” to take, even if it means some workers may choose to quit their jobs rather than be vaccinated. The province had previously announced workers in long-term care homes and other senior residences would have to be vaccinated by Oct. 12.

Dix said there are about 49,000 affected workers in the health-care system. About 87 per cent of British Columbians overall are doubly vaccinated, meaning about 6,000 health-care workers remain unvaccinated assuming the same proportions apply. He said outbreaks at health facilities sent many sick or affected staff home, “all of which had a profound effect on the delivery of care.”

He said the province will work with the BCNU, the Health Employees Union, lab employees, doctors, paramedics and midwives to ensure they are all vaccinated. He wouldn’t reveal any further details.Article content

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

I’m losing trust in nurses after the BC Nurses Union is against the Covid vaccine mandate. If they don’t understand science and virology they should back to school or quit. They don’t belong in health care in the COVID pandemic and climate change.

What flood the jobs with 3rd world immigrants that will bend over for the government out of fear

We will see what happens here. Unions vs bcndp, let’s see some real public policy based on science and healthcare policy for all. bcpoli

Prepare for the Unions to take a stand.

Preparations? It’s already on life support

Prep? Like what? Closing hospitals?

At the end of the day govt priority is the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. If in the process we lose some healthcare workers by their own choice so be it. Resources can be replaced it’s just a matter of planning ahead. It’s a pandemic, we all need to be responsible.

Good luck 😅

I continue to wonder if we should take seriously a man with that haircut?

The irony that the nurses can save us from this is not lost on me.

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