Delta Air says new COVID policy is boosting worker vaccinations

By Matthew Boyle
Published Updated 3 Min Read

Delta Air Lines said a fifth of its unvaccinated employees received a COVID-19 shot in the two weeks since the airline announced that they would be subject to a $200 monthly surcharge, providing support for companies that are hesitant to impose mandates.

The carrier also hasn’t seen a rise in employee turnover, Chief Health Officer Henry Ting said. Delta’s employee vaccination rate has increased to 78% from 74% since it became the first major U.S. employer to levy a penalty.

Matthew Boyle
From Bloomberg News

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