New York, in Sudden Reversal, to Drop COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gives a speech in New York on Jan. 31, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

New York officials are rescinding a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers that led to thousands being fired.

Lawyers for the state announced the sudden move during a hearing on May 24 in a case brought by doctors who faced termination for not getting vaccinated.