Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s (D) gubernatorial campaign alerted employee Monday that they will be needed to get a coronavirus vaccine to keep their jobs.
“In the interest of public health and the safety and wellbeing of our group, Terry for Virginia has made the decision to require full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of work with the project,” the McAuliffe project said in a statement.
President Joe Biden stands with Virginia democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe during a project occasion McAuliffe at Lubber Run Park, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)”The only method we’re going to genuinely end this pandemic and keep our economy strong is by getting every eligible Virginian vaccinated as rapidly as possible,”the statement added. “The health, security and wellness of our personnel, supporters, and volunteers is our top concern, and this is another essential step to safeguard our community and survive this pandemic.”
We are not going to be safe until everybody has a vaccine. Which’s what our objective should be. Our government needs to lead on this and ensure fair circulation of the vaccine.
— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) April 6, 2021
Virginians should be able to make their own choices about their reproductive health.
— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) June 26, 2021
On The Other Hand, Glenn Youngkin, McAuliffe’s Republican gubernatorial rival, has actually not requested for staffers to get the vaccine. Nevertheless, Youngkin is helpful of the vaccine and has advised Virginia residents to get it.
“Data show the COVID vaccine saves lives. That’s why I chose to get the vaccine,” Youngkin stated earlier this month. “Virginians have the right to choose for themselves, but if you are in a high-risk category, I particularly motivate you to get immunized.”
Data show the COVID vaccine saves lives. That’s why I selected to get the vaccine.
Virginians can decide for themselves, however if you are in a high-risk classification, I specifically motivate you to get vaccinated.
— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) August 2, 2021
Because, March 2020, Virginia has registered 709,319 coronavirus cases. Over 61 percent of the commonwealth’s population is vaccinated with at least one dose, while 54.6 percent are completely immunized, according to information through the Virginia Department of Health.