Starbucks Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination for Employees in the US

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Global coffee franchise Starbucks has effectively declared a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its employees in the United States.

According to Bloomberg News on the 3rd (local time), Starbucks employees must report their vaccination status to the company by the 10th under the new regulation. Employees who have not completed vaccination by the 9th of next month must submit weekly negative test results at their own expense.

This applies not only to Starbucks cafe workers but also to office, factory, and logistics center employees.

This aligns with the Biden administration's health policy, which effectively mandates vaccination for private companies with over 100 employees.

John Culver, Starbucks North America President, stated in a memo to employees on the 27th of last month, "Vaccines are the best option we have so far to maintain safety and slow the spread of COVID-19," adding, "It is concerning that daily COVID-19 cases caused by the new Omicron variant have surpassed the peak of the Delta variant."

Bloomberg News evaluated, "Starbucks is the first company in the U.S. food and beverage industry to follow the federal government's policy."

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