Niagara Health announces mandatory vaccinations for new hires

  • Niagara Health announced today that as of Sept. 7, all new hires will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • This is in addition to last week’s announcement that will require staff, physicians, contractors, learners/students, and volunteers to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or written proof of a medical reason for not being fully vaccinated or to participate in mandatory education about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Hospitals will also be required to implement regular and mandatory testing of individuals who are not fully vaccinated.