Hamilton Health Sciences removes proof of vaccination mandate for hospital visitors
Published February 28, 2022 at 4:45 pm
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) will no longer require visitors of its hospitals to show proof of vaccination, as of Tuesday (Mar. 1).
“With evidence of decreased community prevalence of COVID-19, including declining hospital admissions, high rates of vaccination among citizens and zero outbreaks, we are easing restrictions…,” said HHS in an official announcement.
All visitors will still be required to screen for symptoms of COVID-19. They will also still be required to wear a mask.
“We will continue to provide medical masks to visitors at designated hospital entrances,” HHS continued. “However, visitors and patients who choose to wear their own clean, well-fitting mask (N95 or KN95), will be permitted to do so.”
The organization added that it recognizes vaccination as the “most powerful defense against COVID-19” and encourages “everyone to get vaccinated.”
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