Temporary Restraining Orders Issued Against NY Vaccine Requirements

WNYC News | Sep 15, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine requirements in New York are facing serious pushback. Two temporary restraining orders were issued Tuesday against employee requirements due to take effect in the coming weeks.

A federal judge upstate blocked Governor Kathy Hochul's administration from instituting a full vaccine mandate for hospital workers and staff at nursing homes in the state.

A separate injunction from the New York Supreme Court  New York City's vaccine requirements for city employees, including school staff.

WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with Alicia Ouellette, dean and president of Albany Law School. To hear the full conversation, click listen. For more on the story, head to Gothamist.com.

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