State employees will need to be vaccinated, or be subject to weekly COVID testing. So says Governor Tim Walz.
The Governor's office Wednesday unveiling plans for state agency employees who will return to work in-person. Those employees must show proof of vaccination by September 8th, and if not, must complete weekly COVID testing. More than 50,000 employees may be subject to the vax-or-test directive.
“Vaccination is the best way to keep employees and the people we serve safe and ensure the Delta variant does not derail our economic recovery,” said Governor Walz. “The state is leading by example and working to get our public employees vaccinated to protect themselves, their coworkers, and their communities.”
The plan is sure to be met with criticism, especially from Republicans. Prior to the Governor's announcement, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka called any vaccine mandate "divisive and unproductive."
Gazelka says the Walz's directive
