Intercity Transit will no longer require its employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
The agency’s board of directors adopted a resolution on Wednesday, May 17, repealing Resolution No. 03-2021, which required Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment in the agency.
The directive follows the US Department of Health and Human Services’ declaration on May 11 that the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 has expired. The same day, Governor Jay Inslee also rescinded Directive 22-13.1, which required Covid-19 vaccination as a condition for employment in executive cabinet and small cabinet state agencies.
Earlier this month, the World Health Organization declared the end of the global emergency for Covid-19.
IT Interim General Manager Emily Bergkamp said senior management would adjust Intercity’s policies and procedures to align with the changes.
According to Bergkamp, around 70% of employees have received at least one booster after their initial vaccination. Should employees decide to get a Covid-19 booster, they would still be eligible for a $200 stipend for every shot.
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