Mandatory Vaccine Regulations Coming into Effect Next Month

  • Health and Community Services

November 17, 2021

In keeping with the mandatory vaccine policy for Provincial Government employees that comes into effect on December 17, 2021, the COVID-19 Vaccine Regulations also require that employees and service providers of certain businesses, facilities and organizations must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical exemption by December 17, 2021.

In addition to employees and service providers, the Regulations apply to certain self-employed individuals and people who provide services in their home or a client’s home. Information about the requirements, including the list of businesses, facilities and organizations to which the Regulations apply, is available at www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19

A toll-free line has been established to support employees, service providers and employers with complying with regulatory requirements. Effective 12:30 p.m. today, people can call 1-888-654-9424 if they have questions or require assistance.

Medical exemptions will be considered for people who cannot get a COVID-19 vaccine due to specific medical reasons as outlined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador.

To get a medical exemption, individuals must visit a physician or nurse practitioner who will confirm whether or not the individual meets the approved criteria for a medical exemption. Individuals with approved medical exemptions will be given a valid medical exemption for COVID-19 vaccination letter signed by their physician or nurse practitioner. Physicians and nurse practitioners have a template of this letter to complete.

If an employee or service provider cannot provide proof of vaccination or an approved medical exemption by December 17, 2021, they are not permitted to enter the business, facility or organization.

The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, will join Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Chief Medical Officer of Health, for the scheduled COVID-19 briefing today (Wednesday, November 17, 2021) at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the Regulations.

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“The COVID-19 Vaccine Regulations are one more measure we have implemented to ensure we have the best tools possible to help see us through this pandemic. The more people we have vaccinated, the better our whole province’s protection will be against COVID-19.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Health and Community Services

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