More than 200 UMass Memorial paramedics laid off after not receiving a COVID vaccine – CBS Boston
WORCESTER (CBS) – About 200 UMass Memorial Health employees are out of work because they missed the healthcare system’s COVID vaccination deadline.
UMass Memorial announced this summer mandate with a deadline for immunizations or waivers by November 1.
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Employees will be laid off on December 1 if they don’t get the vaccine.
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The hospital said it hoped everyone would get vaccinated, but said its top priority was to protect patients and other caregivers.
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UMass Memorial has about 15,000 employees.
https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/12/06/umass-memorial-health-covid-vaccine-mandate-firings/ More than 200 UMass Memorial paramedics laid off after not receiving a COVID vaccine – CBS Boston