New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that as of Sept. 7, workers at certain health care facilities and what the state refers to as 'high-risk congregate settings' – including both state-run and private – will have to either by fully vaccinated against coronavirus or get tested as often as twice a week.
A press release from Murphy's office cited the emergence of the delta variant of COVID-19, which is said to be more contagious than the original strain, and the need to protect at-risk populations.
Private facilities impacted by the directive include assisted-living facilities, county jails, specialty hospitals, and some in-patient rehab centers. Public ones include a number of veterans' homes and psychiatric hospitals.Those receiving a vaccine that requires two doses for full immunization must get both shots in order to be in compliance, or their facilities must set up a testing program for them to be checked at least one or two times each week.
"Vaccination is the best tool we have to end this pandemic," New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said in a statement. "None of us would want our vulnerable loved ones put at further risk due to their caregiver or healthcare provider. Ensuring these individuals are fully vaccinated or have been tested will help protect those who live in these congregate settings or need hospital care.
Cuomo also announced that after Labor Day, workers for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey must be vaccinated or be tested. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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