New York, D.C. to require health-care workers to be vaccinated

Similar moves were previously announced in California and Washington state. A growing list of entities, including cities, states and private businesses, have made vaccines mandatory for certain jobs and activities in recent months as the wave of infections continues.

Six in 10 Americans support requiring health-care workers to be immunized, according to a Quinnipiac University poll conducted in late July and early August. Thirty-five percent opposed that requirement.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced Monday a new executive order that strengthens enforcement against vaccine mandates and allows local government employees to use sick leave if they’ve been exposed to the coronavirus. ...