Few Leave WSDA, DNR Over Vaccination Requirement
Twenty of the Washington state Department of Agriculture’s 764 workers did not meet the October 18th deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19. According to Capital Press, the WSDA’s vaccination rate was 93%, and 49 employees were granted exemptions, while eight workers are partially vaccinated as of this week, and two workers retired. No word at this point how, or if, these departures will impact the Department.
When it comes to the Department of Natural Resources, 89% of agency employees were vaccinated by the deadline, while seven left DNR.
According to the Office of Financial Management, Washington’s overall vaccination rate at 92%. With the expectation of Washington State University football coach Nick Rolovich, state employees who were fired have not been identified.
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