Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world Tuesday – CBC

New Zealand expands vaccine mandate to include more workers

Oct 26, 2021

New Zealand’s government says it will expand a vaccine mandate to include thousands of workers who have close contact with their customers — including those at restaurants, bars, gyms and hair salons.

The changes will mean that about 40 per cent of all New Zealand workers will need to get fully vaccinated against the coronavirus or risk losing their jobs.Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she didn’t believe the new rules were an overreach of government power, but would ensure customers and employees are treated equally.

The government had already introduced a vaccine mandate for workers in certain sectors, including those who operate in the health and eduction sectors.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-canada-world-oct26-2021-1.6225078