(Office of Gov. Tom Wolf) ((Office of Gov. Tom Wolf) )PHILADELPHIA - Governor Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that some commonwealth employees in state health care facilities and high-risk congregate care facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.Those who work in such facilities have until Sept.
7 to become vaccinated. Individuals who are not vaccinated will be required to get weekly COVID-19 testing. Additionally, all new hires in these facilities must be vaccinated before beginning employment as of Sept.
7. According to officials, this new initiative will impact approximately 25,000 employees working in state operated facilities such as state hospitals, state homes for people with intellectual disabilities,.