As announced previously, Niagara College’s mandatory vaccination and masking policies will remain in effect for the duration of the Winter 2022 term, to provide certainty for students and employees as the provincial government loosens COVID measures and the College transitions to increased on-campus learning and activity.
Today, Niagara College announced that the mandatory vaccination and masking policies will no longer be in effect as of April 23, when the current term ends. These policies will not be in effect for the Spring 2022 or subsequent terms.
COVID vaccines have proven effective in reducing the transmission and severity of the COVID-19 virus, and while it will no longer be mandatory after the current term, all members of the college community are encouraged to protect themselves and others by getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
As we have seen in the community, people have different levels of comfort and make individual choices with regard to COVID measures and protections, and we know that members of our college community will make their own choices when masks are no longer mandatory on campus. Please practice kindness and respect for your colleagues and fellow students as we work and study together. It also remains as important as ever that you stay home if you are experiencing COVID symptoms or are feeling unwell.
While these policies will no longer be in effect as of April 23, the College will continue to actively monitor COVID trends and consult regularly with government and public health. Should COVID indicators and/or directives from government or public health change, we will adapt our operations and introduce measures as needed to ensure that we provide a safe learning environment and workplace. Regular updates can be found at www.niagaracollege.ca/returntocampus.