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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Ends for Health Workers in NSW

However, high-risk and new staff are still required to take one dose of the seasonal flu vaccine to be ‘considered compliant.’
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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Ends for Health Workers in NSW
A pharmacist is seen preparing a Covid-19 vaccine at the Pharmacy 4 Less M-City Clayton on July 11, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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A COVID-19 vaccination mandate in Australia’s most populous state of New South Wales (NSW) has finally ended for all health workers and students.

A new policy directive issued by NSW Health, seen by The Epoch Times, reveals the department has removed the requirement after nearly three years.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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