By CBS New York Team
/ CBS New York
New York lifts COVID vaccine requirement for health care workers
NEW YORK --New York is ending its COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers.
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
"Due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving vaccine recommendations, the New York State Department of Health has begun the process of repealing the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for workers at regulated health care facilities. Throughout the public health emergency, this vaccine requirement served as a critical public health tool, helping to protect both health care workers and the patients under their care. As the repeal of this regulation awaits consideration for approval by the Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC), the Department will not commence any new enforcement actions. However, it should be noted that facilities should continue to implement their own internal policies regarding COVID-19 vaccination."
It comes after years of legal challenges and thousands of health care workers losing their jobs.
While the state will no longer enforce vaccinations, facilities can still choose to implement their own policies.
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Does nys still require covid vaccine for healthcare workers? ›
The New York State Department of Health (the “Department”) announced on May 30, 2023, that “it has begun the process of repealing the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for workers at regulated health care facilities.” The requirement once served as critical public health tool.
Do you have to be vaccinated to go to New York? ›All arrivals to New York, including citizens and residents, are recommended to present a negative PCR test upon arrival. Vaccinated arrivals from any country can enter as tourists.
What are the employer guidelines for COVID vaccine in NYS? ›Employers must provide employees with up to four hours of paid leave time (for each dose, including boosters) to get vaccinated. Employers must allow employees to use accrued sick leave to recover from vaccination side efects. For more information, visit ny.gov/ COVIDpaidsickleave.