Western University said on Sept. 6 it will delay imposing a COVID-19 booster requirement due to Health Canada approving a new bivalent vaccine.
The university in London, Ontario, announced in late August it would impose the booster on staff, faculty, students, and some visitors.
It says the measures are “aimed at preserving the in-person learning experience.”
The initial deadline for compliance was Oct. 1, but the university said in a statement it’s now being pushed to Jan. 9, 2023.
“Western has made and will continue to make decisions based on the best available data, science and advice from experts,” said Florentine Strzelczyk, provost and vice-president (academic)….