Governor Kathy Hochul signs an executive order to expand the health care workforce after the Monday deadline for healthcare workers to get at least one COVID-19 vaccine or lose their jobs. The additional workers will be able to administer COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. There is now a 24/7 operations center monitoring staffing statewide.
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https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-takes-bold-action-alleviate-potential-health-care-staffing-shortages