Published 02/19/2022 12:34:49 a.m.

New York won't enforce COVID-19 vaccine booster mandate for health care workers

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Health department says 75% of health care workers received or are open to receiving a booster shot. Decision made to avoid potential staffing issues and give healthcare workers more time to get boosted. State will reassess in three months.Original vaccination requirement for health care worker is still in effect.

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Associated Press News

NY won't enforce booster mandate for health care workers

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages, state health officials said

02/18/2022 10:33:02 p.m.·United States

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CBS Local

New York State Delays Enforcement Of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Mandate For Health Care Workers

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New York state is delaying enforcement of the COVID-19 vaccine booster mandate for health care workers due to concerns about staffing shortages.It was originally going to go into effect Feb. 21. It will now be postponed at least three months.The health department says up to 25% of the state’s health care workforce would have missed Monday’s deadline.Efforts will focus on expanding access to boosters.COVID VACCINE New York…

02/18/2022 11:21:54 p.m.·United States

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CNBC

NY won’t enforce booster mandate for health care workers

New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get Covid-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages.

02/18/2022 9:45:17 p.m.·United States

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The Hill

New York won't enforce COVID-19 vaccine booster mandate for health care workers

New York on Friday announced it would not enforce the state’s COVID-19 vaccine booster mandate for health care workers amid concerns over possible staffing issues.

02/19/2022 1:58:52 a.m.·Washington, United States

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