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COVID-19: NY Sees Notable Increase In Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Workers COVID-19: NY Sees Notable Increase In Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Workers
Covid-19: NY Sees Notable Increase In Vaccination Rates Among Health Care Workers COVID-19 vaccination rates among health care workers across New York State increased notably in the weeks leading up to the state's mandate, according to new data released by Gov. Kathy Hochul. In August, the state announced a requirement for staff at hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care facilities, and other congregate settings to get vaccinated no later than Monday, Sept. 27. Earlier coverage - COVID-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines The day after the deadline, Hochul shared an update about the percentage of health care worker…

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COVID-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines COVID-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines
Covid-19: All NY Health Care Workers Will Be Required To Get Vaccines All health care workers in New York State will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, with only limited exceptions for those with religious or medical exemptions. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that staff at hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, adult care, and other congregate settings will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than Monday, Sept. 27. To date, 75 percent of the state’s estimated 450,000 hospital workers, 74 percent of the state’s 30,000 adult care facility workers, and 68 percent of the state’s 145,500 nursing home workers have compl…

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by Zak Failla