Houston Methodist suspends 178 healthcare workers for refusing to comply with its vaccine mandate

Houston Methodist suspends 178 healthcare workers for refusing to comply with its vaccine mandate
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HOUSTON — Houston Methodist has suspended 178 healthcare workers for two weeks without pay for refusing to comply with the hospital system's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Houston Methodist CEO Dr. Marc Boom made the announcement in an email to staff on Tuesday, the Washington Post reported.
According to USA Today, Boom said 27 of those suspended had received one dose of vaccine.
Boom added that if they aren't fully vaccinated after the two weeks, they'll be fired.

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