Hundreds of NYC jailers face suspension over vaccine mandate
ABC News
New York City’s troubled jail system is facing the suspension of hundreds of corrections officers for failing to meet a Tuesday deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19
NEW YORK -- New York City’s troubled jail system is facing more turmoil: the suspension of hundreds of corrections officers for failing to meet a Tuesday night deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The city’s Department of Correction reported 77% of its uniformed staff had gotten at least one vaccine dose as of 5 p.m. Monday, the lowest of any city agency.
Corrections Department Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi said Wednesday morning that about 700 jail workers who’ve applied for religious or medical exemptions can continue to work while their cases are reviewed.
That leaves just under 1,100 uniformed staff who are unvaccinated and could be facing suspension, but Schiraldi said some of those workers are on long-term leave for other reasons and he did not know precisely how many workers were suspended for failing to comply with the mandate.
