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Microsoft says it will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all employees, vendors and guests entering its U.S. buildings starting in September, joining Google, Facebook and other companies in implementing such a policy.
In addition, the company said Tuesday morning that the full reopening of its U.S. workplaces will now take place no earlier than Oct. 4.
“As we have done since the beginning of the pandemic, we continue to closely track new developments and adapt our plans as this situation evolves, keeping employee health and safety top of mind,” a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday morning. “We continue to review the situation on a local basis in each region/country/state where we work and will adjust dates and policies as needed.”
Microsoft says it will offer accommodations for employees with medical conditions or other protected reasons, such as religion, that prevent them from getting vaccinated.
The moves come amid growing concerns over the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the United States, including the Seattle region.
Microsoft started bringing back employees in March. Previously its earliest expected date for a full reopening was Sept. 7.
In addition, the company said Tuesday morning that the full reopening of its U.S. workplaces will now take place no earlier than Oct. 4.
“As we have done since the beginning of the pandemic, we continue to closely track new developments and adapt our plans as this situation evolves, keeping employee health and safety top of mind,” a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement Tuesday morning. “We continue to review the situation on a local basis in each region/country/state where we work and will adjust dates and policies as needed.”
Microsoft says it will offer accommodations for employees with medical conditions or other protected reasons, such as religion, that prevent them from getting vaccinated.
The moves come amid growing concerns over the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the United States, including the Seattle region.
Microsoft started bringing back employees in March. Previously its earliest expected date for a full reopening was Sept. 7.