DeSantis Hails Major Florida Hospital System’s Decision To End Vaccine Mandate For 83,000 Employees

A large Florida hospital has suspended its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

On Thursday, AdventHealth — headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, and treating patients in eight other states — will no longer force its 83,000 employees to be immunized, although it still encouraged vaccination.

“Based on scientific evidence and what we see in our hospitals every day, COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at reducing both the risk of becoming infected and the level of harm in the case of a breakthrough infection,” AdventHealth said in a statement. “As part of our commitment to...