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10/4/2021



Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

MTA employee COVID-19 vaccination program enters new phase


MTA announces new hires must be fully vaccinated starting Nov. 14.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it's entering a new phase of the vaccination or testing program in which unvaccinated employees will be required weekly to test for COVID-19 starting today.

The MTA currently has 138 on-site locations for employees to get tested, according to a news release

MTA has also announced that new hires beginning on or after Nov. 14 must be fully vaccinated. 

"Driving up the vaccination rate is one of the ways the MTA can protect employees and continue to provide safe and reliable transportation," said Acting MTA Chair and Chief Executive Officer Janno Lieber. "The science is clear. Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, colleagues, relatives and neighbors from COVID-19."

Vaccinations are available to employees at MTA facilities as well as pharmacies, local health departments, clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers.