2,000 firefighters take medical leave as vaccine mandate takes effect in New York City

The department denies that some firehouses have shut down because of the staffing shortage.

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National story. 15 articles from 13 sources. Updated Nov 1, 2021.

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Left

3 sources
CNNLean Left· Nov 1, 2021

2,300 NYC firefighters call out sick as vaccine mandate begins, but mayor says public safety not disrupted

NBC NewsLean Left· Nov 1, 2021

In New York City, 2,000 firefighters take medical leave as vaccine sanctions loom

New York TimesLean Left· Oct 31, 2021

New York City firefighters are calling out sick as a vaccine mandate looms.

CNNLean Left· Oct 28, 2021· ran in 2 outlets

New York fire and police departments are scrambling to cover staff shortages when vaccine mandate takes effect

Center

8 sources
CBS NewsCenter· Nov 1, 2021

More than 2,000 New York City firefighters out sick as vaccine mandate takes effect

NewsweekCenter· Nov 1, 2021

A fifth of New York firefighters take paid medical leave to avoid vaccine mandate

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Nov 1, 2021

2,300 FDNY firefighters call out sick as COVID vaccine mandate enforced

France 24Center· Nov 1, 2021

Firefighter sick leave spikes as NY vaccine mandate kicks in

ForbesCenter· Nov 1, 2021

2,300 FDNY Firefighters Call In Sick In Apparent Protest Of Vaccine Mandate

Right

2 sources
Washington ExaminerRight· Nov 1, 2021

Thousands of New York City firefighters take medical leave amid COVID-19 vaccine sanctions

Fox NewsRight· Nov 1, 2021

New York City firefighters take medical leave amid looming vaccine sanctions

Fox NewsRight· Oct 30, 2021

NYC vaccine mandate: FDNY 'sickout' forces closure of several firehouses

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  1. Oct 31, 2021In New York City, 2,000 firefighters take medical leave as vaccine sanctions loom
  2. Nov 1, 20212,000 firefighters take medical leave as vaccine mandate takes effect in New York City

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