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Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination likely coming for Monument Health employees

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Vice President of Medical Affairs at Monument says a COVID vaccinaton mandate for staff is more than likely on the way.

Dr. Shankar Kurra says COVID admissions at the hospital have doubled, a factor in making the decision.

Doctor Kurra says more than 99% of current COVID patients at the Rapid City hospital are unvaccinated.

Sanford Health has already required its employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

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