According to a report from The New York Post, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has lifted the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all city workers —but the workers that were already fired may not be coming back.
With more than 96 percent of city workers and more than 80 percent of New Yorkers having received their primary COVID-19 series and more tools readily available to keep us healthy, this is the right moment for this decision,” Adams said in a statement released Monday.
“I continue to urge every New Yorker to get vaccinated, get boosted, and take the necessary steps to protect themselves and those around them from COVID-19,” Adams said.
From The New York Post:
But City Hall said the 1,780 now-ex-city employees let go for refusing vaccination requirements won’t automatically get their jobs back and instead will need to reapply.
A number of employees who lost positions in the NYPD, FDNY, Department of Education, Department of Health and other agencies filed lawsuits opposing the rule since the mandate was first announced in 2021.
Vaccine regulations for private schools, child care and daycare staff are also lifted.
The chnge goes into effect February 10th.
Adams shared the news on Twitter.
“With more than 96 percent of city workers and more than 80 percent of New Yorkers having received their primary #COVID19 series and more tools readily available to keep us healthy, the #COVID19 Vaccination Will Become Optional for City Workers.”
With more than 96 percent of city workers and more than 80 percent of New Yorkers having received their primary #COVID19 series and more tools readily available to keep us healthy, the #COVID19 Vaccination Will Become Optional for City Workers.
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— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) February 6, 2023
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— New York Post (@nypost) February 6, 2023
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