But, when legislative branches of government are playing politics with the country's health, the executive branch must act. Congratulations to San Jose on a cohesive government with a resolve to keep people healthy.
By Maggie Angst
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the omicron variant, (click here) San Jose is about to become the first city in California to require all of its employees to get a booster shot in addition to the initial vaccine doses mandated earlier.
The City Council on Tuesday night also adopted a new ordinance requiring visitors of large, indoor events held at public facilities such as the SAP Center and San Jose Convention Center to show proof they received a booster shot — or at least submit a negative COVID-19 test — before entering.
While other jurisdictions like Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties have enacted booster mandates for certain frontline employees such as first responders and health care workers, San Jose’s order will apply to its full workforce of approximately 7,000 people, as well as any new hires....
