Health partners demanding COVID-19, flu vaccinations for staff

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The Regions Hospital, part of the HealthPartners hospital system, is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. (FOX 9)

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (FOX 9) – HealthPartners is the latest hospital system in Minnesota to introduce COVID-19 and flu vaccination requirements for its employees.

Allina Health, M Fairview Health and Essentia Health announced similar vaccine requirements earlier this week.

According to a press release, HealthPartners staff have until October 30 to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and November 30 for the flu. Employees can request medical or religious exemptions.

Immunization requirements also apply to volunteers, students, interns, and hospital system providers.

Nearly 75% of HealthPartners staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the statement. This includes over 98% of clinicians.