The Leader of the Official Opposition says the provincial government’s announcement about mandating vaccines for front-line health care workers is welcome news, but the Premier has failed to listen to the experts, including the Chief Medical Health Officer and the Public Health Officers of Saskatchewan.

Ryan Meili says announcing that seniors and other vulnerable people will be prioritized for a booster shot is a positive step but there is no plan that emphasizes testing, tracing and enforceable self-isolation for positive COVID-19 cases.

The NDP would also have liked to see vaccine mandates for all large public events and a plan for full vaccination of school and health care staff, and appropriate indoor mask mandates.