Gov. Maura Healey said the vaccination requirement saved “countless lives.' But she said it’s time to update the state’s COVID response:
they received for medical or religious exemptions, granting just 256 of more than 2,300 requests, WBUR reported last year.
“The terminating of hard working, loyal state employees made a negative impact,” Dennis Martin, president of the correction officers union, said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to see the governor has taken bold action in reversing this destructive policy.” Walsh said the conclusion of the public health emergency won’t prevent the state from ramping up testing or vaccinations if there's a new COVID variant or another surge in the future.The state requirement to wear face masks inside certain health care facilities will end with the state health emergency, but individual facilities still can require masks.
Healey’s office said the governor will file legislation to extend some emergency rules put in place during the pandemic.
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