Corona vaccinations Presentation on the obligation of SOTE personnel to take the coroner vaccine to Parliament today – live broadcast of the press conference in progress

Policy|Coronary immunizations

Government sent to parliament on wednesday presentation, which would oblige nurses, doctors and other social workers to take the corona vaccine. Without it, there could even be a loss of pay.

A temporary addition to the Communicable Diseases Act, ie Article 48a, would oblige SOTE employers to ensure that SOTE personnel do not pose a risk of infection to health care patients and social care clients.

The employer is given the right to receive information about the employee’s coronary vaccination and health information about the coronary heart disease.

If necessary, a negative corona test within 72 hours is an alternative to vaccination if the worker has a medical reason for not being able to receive the vaccine.

If the employee has no vaccination or a negative test result, the employer should primarily offer him other work under the employment contract. If this is not available, other suitable work should be offered to the employee.

If suitable work is not available or the employee does not agree to receive it, the employer would not be obliged to pay wages for the period of disqualification.

It is proposed that the provision enter into force as soon as possible. It requires a transition period of one month to allow staff to take vaccines.

The change would require a one-month transition period to allow employers to organize services appropriately and to allow non-vaccinated staff to take vaccines. However, the employer’s right to process the data would take effect immediately.

SocialThe Ministry of Education and Health will hold a press conference on Wednesday at 4.15 pm. HS shows it live.

The Minister of Family and Basic Services will be present at the press conference Krista Kiuru and a lawyer Mirka-Tuulia Kuoksa Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

In addition, the department head is answering questions Taneli Puumalainen From STM.

Infectious Diseases Act Article 48 already stipulates that only a person with a lack of vaccination protection may be used for work on a patient basis where patients susceptible to the serious consequences of communicable diseases are treated.

Separately mentioned are measles, chickenpox, influenza and whooping cough in infants.