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Trenton NJ (77WABC)-A new Covid-19 mandate in NJ. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced Monday during a news conference that state employees and teachers of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18th. If they are not vaccinated by then, they will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing once or twice a week.
NEW: All preschool-through-12 school personnel are required to complete a full vaccination course or undergo regular testing at a minimum of once to twice each week.
Full compliance is required by October 18th. pic.twitter.com/OeoCNPgosA— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) August 23, 2021
New Jersey joins California, Connecticut and Washington in requiring teachers both to be vaccinated and wear masks.
The union representing New Jersey’s teachers issued a statement in support of Gov. Murphy’s new order:
"Today’s executive order, which requires school employees either to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to undergo regular testing, is another example of @GovMurphy's unwavering commitment to the health and safety of NJEA members and the students we serve."https://t.co/fzIDnmXT3I
— NJEA (@NJEA) August 23, 2021
The new mandate, is for both public and private schools in NJ.
On Monday, New York City mandated vaccinations for teachers.
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