Meta, Mandatory Booster Shot Vaccination

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Meta (formerly Facebook) has decided to mandate COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for its employees in the United States.

According to Bloomberg on the 10th (local time), Meta announced on the same day that it would postpone the return of its U.S. employees to the office until March 28, revealing this policy.

To return to the office, employees must submit proof of receiving a booster shot to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant.

Originally, Meta had planned for all employees to return to the office starting January 31, but decided to delay the return due to the spread of Omicron.

A Meta representative stated, "We understand that it is difficult to decide where to work amid ongoing uncertainties," adding, "Therefore, we have decided to give employees more time to make the choice that suits them best."

Employees who wish to continue working remotely after March 28 must apply for an extension with the company by mid-March. In such cases, the return to the office can be delayed by approximately 3 to 5 months.

CNBC introduced this as "Meta is the first Silicon Valley company to mandate booster shots."

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