Vaccine proof now required for employees at Revera long-term care homes
Workers at one of Canada’s largest long-term care home operators are now required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
A spokesperson for Revera confirmed with CTV that a new policy, which came into effect on July 1, says all staff working at care homes owned and operated by the company need to be vaccinated, except when impossible due to medical exceptions.
“Revera expects that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they are able and will request a documented medical reason from those who are not,” the spokesperson wrote in a statement.
Unvaccinated staff at Revera are required to undergo daily testing, and requirements for personal protective equipment will remain in place even when no longer mandated by public health authorities.
The company added vaccination will be a condition of employment for new hires, except when impossible due to “legitimate, established exceptions.”
“We are grateful to the many staff who have already been vaccinated, and to our union partners who have supported and encouraged staff vaccinations,” the spokesperson said. “This policy is one more important step to protect both our residents and staff as we continue to battle this deadly virus, particularly the emergence of several variants of concern.”
Two care homes owned by Revera in Winnipeg were the sites of two of Manitoba’s deadliest outbreaks; Maples Personal Care Home and Parkview Place.
The Maples Personal Care Home had the deadliest COVID-19 outbreak at a personal care home, with the deaths of 55 residents linked to COVID-19. During the outbreak, 62 staff members and 153 residents tested positive for COVID-19.
The COVID-19 outbreak at Parkview Place also was one of the deadliest in the province, with the deaths of 29 residents linked to COVID-19. There were 39 staff and 119 residents who tested positive during the outbreak.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING Suspect sought after man found injured in downtown Toronto dies in hospital
Police are searching for a suspect in a homicide investigation after a man who was found with life-threatening injuries in downtown Toronto on Sunday morning succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
'My family doctor just fired me': Ontario patients frustrated with de-rostering
Dozens of Ontarians are expressing frustration in the province’s health-care system after their family doctors either dropped them as patients or threatened to after they sought urgent care elsewhere.
Canada Post cracks down on Nunavut loophole to get free Amazon Prime shipping
Amazon's paid subscription service provides free delivery for online shopping across Canada except for remote locations, the company said in an email. While customers in Iqaluit qualify for the offer, all other communities in Nunavut are excluded.
Cyclist issued fine for striking four-year-old girl crossing the street
A cyclist turned herself in and received a fine after striking a four-year-old girl who was crossing the street to catch a school bus.
WATCH Dashcam video shows terrifying near-miss on two-lane northern Ontario highway
There were some scary moments for several people on a northern Ontario highway caught on video Thursday after a chain reaction following a truck fire.
'I am angry': Alberta farmers will continue fight over world class motorsport resort
The rolling hills leading to the hamlet of Rosebud are dotted with sprawling farms and cattle pastures -- and a sign sporting a simple message: No Race Track.
Potentially toxic chemicals hide in our drinking water and countless household objects, and they're not going anywhere
For decades, North Bay, Ontario's water supply has harboured chemicals associated with liver and developmental issues, cancer and complications with pregnancy. It's far from the only city with that problem.
Police investigating after tow trucks shot at in Scarborough two hours apart
Toronto police are investigating after tow trucks were shot at in Scarborough about two hours apart Saturday night.
Man trapped in car for nearly 45 minutes following North York collision: police
A male driver was trapped in his vehicle for nearly 45 minutes after colliding with a parked car and hydro pole on Saturday night.