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In recent weeks, the rate of COVID-19 infection has climbed in Tennessee, with hospitalizations doubling since the Fourth of July. New COVID-19 variants, including the Delta variant, are more contagious and may cause severe illness—especially among the unvaccinated population. To demonstrate VUMC’s overall commitment to promoting vaccination, it is important for those in leadership roles to be vaccinated. That's why VUMC will now require those in leadership roles to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption by Sept. 15, 2021. The deadline for all VUMC employees to be vaccinated or have an approved exemption is under consideration and will be communicated at a later date. Read the full statement here. Learn more here about VUMC’s Occupational Health Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Program. VUMC employees can walk-in to the Occupational Health Clinic on the 6th floor of the Medical Arts Building during designated days/times to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are no longer required. Details here. |