A New York Supreme Court judge on Friday struck down an injunction requiring all health care workers in the state to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health had exceeded his authority.
In his ruling, Judge Gerard Neri said the mandate is “null and void and of no effect” because the state cannot require health care workers to receive vaccinations that are not required under public health law, which includes mumps. , measles and hepatitis.
The state health department said Saturday that it is “exploring its options” following the ruling.
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The state health department said Saturday that it is “exploring its options” following the ruling.
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The lawsuit was brought by Medical Professionals for Informed Consent, which included health care employees who either applied for or had already lost their jobs over the requirement.
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Healthcare workers protest against being required to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, in front of the New York State Office Building in Hauppauge, New York on August 27, 2021.
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“The State Department of Health strongly disagrees with the judge’s decision and is exploring its options,” the agency said in a statement to the Associated Press, adding that the COVID-19 mandate protected patients most at risk since who care for them.
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The New York Department of Health did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
