COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Ends for Health Workers in NSW

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. “COVID-19 vaccination changed from required to strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers,” the policy dated May 16 states (pdf). However, high-risk staff are still required to take the flu vaccine, along with a number of other shots, according to the health department. “All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant,” the department states....