KMBC: Saint Luke's Health System mandates employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Saint Luke's Health System announced Monday it will require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing a dramatic surge in cases and hospitalizations in Kansas City. The deadline for employees to comply is Oct. 30.

KMBC talked to Dr. Melinda Estes, President and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System, about why it's important for all employees to be vaccinated.

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