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By Connor Gunn

U of L, eight other Alberta post-secondaries require full COVID vaccination on campuses

Sep 13, 2021 | 1:34 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Some provincial post-secondary institutions are enhancing their COVID-19 measures.

Locally, the University of Lethbridge will change its requirements along with eight other schools.

The University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, MacEwan University, Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal University, NAIT, SAIT, and NorQuest College are introducing vaccination mandates, required vaccination proof, and changes to rapid testing programs.

The following are the new measures the institutions have announced.

• Campus community members and visitors will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend campuses.
• Campus community members and visitors will be required to provide proof of vaccination.
• Rapid testing will no longer be accepted as an alternative to vaccination, except for campus community members who cannot be vaccinated based on medical or other protected grounds outlined in the Alberta Human Rights Act. These individuals should follow the self-declaration exemption procedures already in place at their post-secondary institution and will be reasonably accommodated.

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“At Alberta’s post-secondary institutions, vaccinations have proven to be a critical part of our fall safety plans,” the release reads.

Implementation dates and details for the new measures will vary from institution to institution according to their specific needs and policies.

“The safety of the large and diverse communities of post-secondary campuses remains the top consideration when making both short-term and long-term plans throughout the pandemic,” the release reads.