WINONA, Minn.— Winona Health employees must vaccinate against the Covid virus as a condition of employment, the hospital-clinic announced. There are 900 employees. Previously a weekly Civid test was an option. No longer will regular testing be an alternative, employees were told. The only exception will be a medical reason or religious belief. The order puts Covid on the same requirement just as the flu vaccine for employees.
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Sara Gabrick, chief operating officer: “As a community medical facility, it is important to do our very best to assure a safe environment for our patients, residents and staff. Conditions can change very quickly. We are grateful to everyone who is concerned about our health care workers and continues to follow precautions, including getting vaccinated and masking.”