California orders all state workers, health care workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly

All state employees and all workers at hospitals and health care facilities across California will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and those who are unable or refuse to do so will have to be tested at least once a week.

VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.

California healthcare workers and state employees must show vaccination status

The California Department of Health on Monday said that all healthcare workers in the state as well as state employees must show vaccination status.

What rights do workers have as more companies require COVID-19 vaccination for employment?
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More and more companies have come forward with rules requiring their workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for employment. FOX 10's Syleste Rodriguez and Troy Hayden spoke with Jessica Post, the Labor and Employment Practice chair at Fennemore Craig, for more on the legal rights workers have if their employers adopt similar policies.

France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests

France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.

Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine

The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.

New mother battling COVID-19 separated from her premature baby girl

An Arizona mother contracted COVID-19 while pregnant and due to complications, she gave birth to her baby girl prematurely. Now the two are separated while they regain their health.

Hillsong founder says COVID-19 vaccine is a ‘personal decision’ after church member dies

Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.

HonorHealth: COVID-19 vaccination to be required as condition of employment

HonorHealth officials have announced a new requirement on COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for its workers. They are second medical group to announce such a requirement

Anti-vaxxer contracts COVID-19, says he regrets skipping out on the vaccine

One man who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine ended up in the hospital after contracting the virus. Before July, Gumerocindo Vergara had no fears of the virus but that has all changed now. 

Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'

Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.

Tokyo Olympics: At least 100 US athletes are unvaccinated

About 100 of the U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics are unvaccinated, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's medical chief said hours before Friday night's opening ceremony.

Gov. Ducey urges Arizonans to get vaccinated amid surge in COVID-19 cases

"Our hearts are with everyone who has been impacted by this virus, directly or indirectly. Today, thanks to the miracle of modern science, we have something we didn’t have last year: a vaccine."

Should vaccinated people wear masks again with COVID-19 cases rising?

With COVID-19 cases rising, should fully vaccinated people mask up? It depends on the situation, but some experts say it’s a reasonable precaution.

US buys 200M more Pfizer vaccine doses, option for 'updated version'

The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.

Phoenix hospital system pleas for vaccination as COVID-19 cases rise

Dr. Michael White, of Valleywise Health, said those hospitalized because of the virus are "predominantly those that have chosen not to be vaccinated for whatever reason."