Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has announced the introduction of mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for most government officials and health workers, according to a release posted on the governor’s website.
“Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement that most state executives, local contractors and volunteers, along with public and private sector health workers, including caregivers for the elderly, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. October 18”, – according to the release.
According to the governor’s decree, the relevant categories of citizens must receive a second vaccination against coronavirus no later than October 4 in order to be “fully vaccinated” by October 18.
As noted, Washington state has seen a strong increase in hospital admissions in all counties due to the spread of the delta coronavirus strain.