CP NewsAlert: Alberta to pay for COVID shots for health workers in policy reversal
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Toronto Star
3 hours ago
- Toronto Star
Alberta government to cover COVID-19 shots for health-care workers in policy reversal
EDMONTON - In a partial policy reversal, Alberta's government said Tuesday it will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers. Maddison McKee, spokesperson to Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Adriana LaGrange, said in an email that COVID-19 vaccine coverage will be extended to all health-care workers this fall under the first phase of the province's vaccination rollout.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
CP NewsAlert: Alberta to pay for COVID shots for health workers in policy reversal
EDMONTON – Alberta's government says it will cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers in a partial policy reversal. It comes two months after the government said most Albertans, including health workers, would have to pay for COVID-19 shots this fall. Public health experts and health-care unions called it irresponsible to force front-line workers to pay for protection in the workplace. Premier Danielle Smith has said the aim of the new policy is to prevent wastage, after some $135 million was spent on unused doses. The government hasn't finalized how much other Albertans will need to pay, but an estimated cost to buy each shot is $110. The province says those who have compromised immune systems, people on social programs and seniors in congregate settings will be covered. More coming.
Toronto Star
4 hours ago
- Toronto Star
CP NewsAlert: Alberta to pay for COVID shots for health workers in policy reversal
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