Vaccination requirement lifted for most workers

Starting today, the Yukon government is lifting the vaccination requirement for most workers. Vaccination will continue to be required for employees, contractors, and volunteers working in high-risk settings in the territory.

High-risk settings include:

• long-term care homes;
• residential substance use programs;
• hospitals;
• shelters;
• residential programs for children and adults where staff provide care;
• correctional centres;
• Yukon government-operated community health centres; and
• Yukon government-operated public health clinics, including the referred care clinic.

This requirement applies to current workers as well as any new workers in these settings. In non-government high-risk settings, employers will continue to be required to implement policies for employees, contractors and volunteers to be vaccinated as appropriate for their settings.

The vaccination requirement for those working in high-risk settings remains in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable Yukoners who are at risk of severe health outcomes.

Vaccine appointments can be made online at yukon.ca/this-is-our-shot. Whitehorse residents can also call 1-877-374-0425. Residents in rural communities can call their local health centre to book an appointment and can find clinic dates and times on Yukon.ca.