Public health officials say the region has seen 11 COVID-19 workplace related outbreaks so far this month.
Niagara Region Public Health officials are encouraging local employers to implement a workplace vaccination policy.
Officials say the Delta variant is driving a fourth wave in Niagara, and there have been 11 workplace outbreaks so far this month.
Public health officials say a vaccination policy will help protect staff and clients from the disease, as well as help more businesses stay open.
"While in past waves long-term care homes were heavily affected by outbreaks, vaccination has meant only one long-term care home has had an outbreak in September," said Dr. Mustafa Hirji, Acting Medical Officer of Health. "COVID-19 is instead finding concentrations of unvaccinated people in which to spread, and in 10 cases this month, that has meant workplaces with low vaccination rates."
Niagara Region Public Health has developed COVID-19 vaccination workplace policy resources for businesses that require proof of vaccination, required to have a vaccination policy, or wishes to create one.
Public Health is also urging businesses to give workers paid time off to get their shot, support transportation for staff to get to clinics, and endorse vaccinations at the senior level.
For a full list of clinic dates and locations, click here.
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