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McMaster, Mohawk to keep pause on COVID-19 vaccination mandate for those on campus this fall

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COVID-19 vaccinations amid a return to campus this fall.On Wednesday, both McMaster University and Mohawk College revealed they will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation but at present have suspended vaccine requirements.In a joint letter to students and staff, McMaster’s president David Farrar and Provost Susan Tighe said consultations with school experts in virology suggested “the right course” was to continue the pause on a vaccine mandate.

Masks to remain optional in Ontario classrooms next year, Ministry of Education says “We are finding balance in how we manage the ongoing COVID challenge,” the letter said.“We have learned to be flexible and to adapt to changing times.

We know now more than ever the importance of being respectful of each other and that it is up to all of us to help keep our community safe.”However, the leadership is encouraging all those attending McMaster to keep up to date with vaccinations and to wear masks.A mandate on face coverings is also on hold with the exception being some health-care settings, like hospitals.“Masks will continue to be available for free on campus, and we encourage our community to wear a mask indoors, especially in classrooms, libraries, crowded spaces or close workspaces,” the letter said.Mohawk spokesperson Bill Steinberg told Global News that the college will maintain the same approach its had in place since the end of the spring semester, which suspended mask and vaccine requirements.“Though the mask requirement is no longer in place, anyone coming to campus is encouraged to bring and wear a mask as an added layer of protection,” Steinberg said in a email.

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