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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Houston hospital workers fired, resign over COVID-19 vaccine

© 2021 Houston Chronicle

More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital system who refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine have been fired or resigned after a judge dismissed an employee lawsuit over the vaccine requirement.

A spokesperson for Houston Methodist system said 153 employees either resigned in the two-week suspension period or were terminated on Tuesday.

Earlier this month, a federal judge threw out the lawsuit filed by employees over the requirement.

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