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“It’s a big deal”: Unvaxxed Healthcare workers take toll on NY hospitals
Eligible hospital workers who choose to be unvaccinated are causing financial pain and patient inconvenience across the Empire State.
In another blow to New York’s hospital sector, eligible healthcare workers who choose to be unvaccinated risk suspension and even dismissal as President Joe Biden ramps up efforts to mandate vaccines across the country.
As a result, hospitals across the state are facing staff shortages with some surgeries to postpone elective procedures or curtail services.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says concerns continue to escalate for other parts of the state where vaccination rates are lower, with Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo suspending elective inpatient surgeries and no longer accepting external ICU patients.
Spokesperson for the center, Peter Cutler says hundreds of unvaccinated employees are facing termination, largely inconveniencing patients and hurting hospital finances as they prepare to lose millions of dollars to cancelled elective surgeries.
“We had to make a decision as to where we could temporarily make some changes so that we could ensure other areas of services are as little affected as possible,” Cutler says.
“Financially, it’s a big deal.”
Fortunately, some have reached full compliance
Meanwhile spokesperson JoAnne Cavanaugh for one of the largest healthcare providers in the state’s west, Catholic Health, says hospital staff have reached full compliance.
Those who remained unvaccinated without a legitimate exemption, faced suspension without pay.
Cavanaugh refused to state how many workers were suspended and the number of employees granted exemptions based on medical or religious grounds.
Healthcare workers warned since August
Healthcare workers from the Empire State were issued an order by the health department in August that vaccines were mandatory for all employees.
They had until today to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, rushing hospitals to put a rush on inoculating their employees.
Those that choose to remain unvaccinated and are fired from their position as a result, won’t be eligible for unemployment insurance unless able to provide a valid doctor-approved request.
Of the 43,000 employees at New York’s 11 public hospitals, 5,000 eligible staff remain unvaccinated, Dr. Mitchell Katz, head of NYC Health and Hospitals says.
Written by Rebecca Borg
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Epstein hearing explodes over redactions and hidden names
Lawmakers accuse AG Pam Bondi of hiding Epstein-linked names amid congressional hearing, questioning redactions related to billionaire Wexner.
Lawmakers accuse AG Pam Bondi of hiding Epstein-linked names amid congressional hearing, questioning redactions related to billionaire Wexner.
US lawmakers have accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of withholding key names linked to Jeffrey Epstein during a fiery congressional hearing. The confrontation centred on redactions within investigative files that critics argue should have been fully disclosed under federal law.
Representative Thomas Massie pressed the Justice Department over blacked-out sections, specifically questioning references to billionaire Leslie Wexner. Bondi maintained that Wexner’s name was released promptly once flagged, defending the department’s handling of the documents.
Frustration boiled over as lawmakers challenged the extent of the redactions, leading to an extraordinary moment in the hearing as Bondi pushed back and praised President Donald Trump while standing by the department’s review process.
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Angus Taylor moves to challenge Sussan Ley for party leadership
Angus Taylor resigns from Coalition frontbench to challenge Sussan Ley amid Liberal Party divisions and declining poll support.
Angus Taylor resigns from Coalition frontbench to challenge Sussan Ley amid Liberal Party divisions and declining poll support.
Angus Taylor has resigned from the Coalition frontbench to launch a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, declaring he lacks confidence in her ability to rebuild support for the Liberal Party. His move sets up a high-stakes internal contest that could reshape the party’s direction.
Supporters of Mr Taylor are expected to push for a meeting by Friday to trigger a potential leadership spill, intensifying pressure on Ms Ley. Moderate MPs are calling on her to demand clear proof of numbers before any ballot takes place.
With the Liberals trailing in the polls and facing mounting questions over strategy, both camps are outlining starkly different visions for the party’s future as tensions rise in Canberra.
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Satellite images reveal that Iran has buried all three tunnel entrances at its Isfahan nuclear complex. Analysts say the move mirrors defensive preparations taken before U.S. airstrikes devastated the facility last year, with no vehicle or personnel activity visible around the entrances.
The burial appears aimed at limiting damage from potential airstrikes and complicating any ground raid targeting enriched uranium stored in the underground facility. Experts suggest equipment or materials may have been moved into the tunnels for protection, though this remains unconfirmed.
The fortification comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump has demanded Iran curb its nuclear program, warning of military action, while Tehran insists halting uranium enrichment is unacceptable. Recent indirect talks in Oman showed little progress toward a new deal.
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