Syed Khan – 30 August 2021,
Saskatchewan is rolling out COVID-19 booster vaccinations for immunocompromised people and travelers starting Sept. 7 onwards.
Vaccination boosters will only be administered to people eight weeks after receiving their second Pfizer or Moderna dose. Eligible for boosters are transplant recipients, recipients of stable, active treatments like chemotherapy, and recipients of an anti-CD20 agent. The Ministry of Health said letters will be sent to everyone eligible for a booster. The province said the new booster is on top of additional vaccinations for residents who need those for international travel.
“A plan that does not emphasize testing, tracing and enforceable self-isolation for positive COVID-19 cases, vaccine mandates for all large public events, a plan for full vaccination of school and health care staff and appropriate indoor mask mandates, falls far short of what is needed to keep Saskatchewan people safe,” said Sask. NDP Leader Ryan Meili about the news of the boosters
Saskatchewan is also requiring proof of vaccination for front-line health-care workers. These workers will be required to provide proof of vaccination, and if not fully vaccinated, will have to undergo regular COVID-19 testing. The Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority said they are working with public health sector representation to establish the policy. Health officials said more details will be announced in the coming days.
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