New York Court Of Appeals Hears Arguments On Vaccine Mandate For Health Care Workers
It comes after a lawsuit on whether requiring the vaccine violates the religious freedom of two Long Island nurses and a health care worker in Syracuse.
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It comes after a lawsuit on whether requiring the vaccine violates the religious freedom of two Long Island nurses and a health care worker in Syracuse.
Anyone who gets a shot can also get a free, seven-day MetroCard or round trip ticket on the Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North.
It comes after a lawsuit filed in August claimed the mandate is illegal and unconstitutional.
Thousands of medical professionals remain unvaccinated, and repercussions are already being felt.
The New York City Department of Education estimates around 13% of its employees are still not vaccinated.
A three-judge panel lifted a temporary ban on the COVID vaccine mandate that was originally set to take effect Monday.
The New York Knicks announced Friday the team is 100% vaccinated, but the Brooklyn Nets have said otherwise.
This comes as a similar mandate for New York City teachers has been pushed back.
The Connecticut School Transportation Association says more than 1,500 drivers from 12 bus companies are unvaccinated, and more than 200 of those drivers refuse weekly testing.
The new case was filed by a group of teachers and is at least the second lawsuit against the city's order.
Hochul announced Saturday a possible state of emergency if severe staffing shortages result.
New York City Department of Education workers without at least one dose risk losing their jobs.
By 5 p.m. Monday, all city Department of Education employees must have at least one COVID vaccine shot or risk losing their jobs.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent part of their second day in New York City visiting an elementary school in Harlem.
The governor is actively preparing for an even greater shortage, working to secure temporary visas for international workers and adjust licensing requirements to bring in nurses from out of state.
You will only be able to get a Pfizer booster shot if you received a second Pfizer dose at least six months ago.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19.
All Department of Education employees must get their first COVID-19 shot by Monday or risk losing their jobs.
Now people at least 65 years old or living in long-term care facilities, like nursing homes, will be eligible for booster shots.
If even state and federal health officials can't agree on booster guidelines, it's not surprising the rest of us are confused.
People who receive a shot between now and October 25 can enter to win.
A separate decision on a state mandate for health care workers has been delayed.
The authorization makes the Biden administration's plan to roll out booster shots this week at least partially possible.
"You could possibly be saving two lives with vaccination," Dr. Jennifer Lighter said.
Lonnie was vaccinated, which hopefully mitigated his symptoms. He followed all safety protocols and we here at CBS2 are happy to have him back.
