10 companies mandating COVID vaccines for employees

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As the delta variant guarantees this pandemic will not come to an easy end, companies are moving forward with new vaccination policies.

According to the CDC, the delta variant is nearly twice as infectious as former variants and creates a greater chance of hospitalization. With the possibility of herd immunity and the so-called “return to normal” appearing further and further away, businesses are eager to guarantee safety for in-person employees.

The healthcare insurance provider will not allow employees to enter their offices without being vaccinated. Anthem’s vice president of external communications, Michelle Vanstory, views this decision as suited to what the company represents.

“As an organization focused on the health and well-being of our members, associates and the communities we serve, we believe observing these recommended precautions is appropriate,” Vanstory told EBN.

Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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