NY Governor Declares State of Emergency as Thousands of Health Care Workers Remain Unvaccinated

NY Governor Declares State of Emergency as Thousands of Health Care Workers Remain Unvaccinated
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul gives a news conference at the state Capitol, in Albany, N.Y., on Aug. 11, 2021. Hans Pennink/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday night declared a state of emergency to deal with possible staffing shortfalls resulting from the statewide vaccination mandate for health care workers.

“Last night,” the Democrat governor wrote on Twitter Tuesday, “I took bold action and signed an executive order that will alleviate potential staffing shortages in our hospitals and other health care facilities across New York State.”

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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