
Santa Clara County supervisors push for exempted employees to get back to work as booster rule loosens
https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/03/09/santa-clara-county-supervisors-push-for-exempted-employees-to-get-back-to-work-as-booster-rule-loosens/
With Santa Clara County easing its booster rule for high-risk employees, board supervisors are pushing the county to quickly reinstate workers who have been on unpaid administrative leave for weeks.
Citing a drop in COVID-19 cases, Santa Clara County loosened its controversial booster rule this week and now workers in hospitals, jails and skilled nursing facilities without a booster shot can remain in their positions with an exemption — but are required to test weekly — a move that aligns the county with the state.