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Recommendations for Election Workers and the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Staff recommends lifting the mandate concerning the COVID-19 vaccine for the narrowly defined group of Election Workers and that the following mitigating requirements and benefits be followed for all Election Workers:
• Election Workers are not permitted to work if experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 within 48 hours of their scheduled start time;
-Cough -Sore Throat
-Runny/Stuffy Nose -Muscle Aches
-Headaches -Chills
-Fatigue -Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
-Fever -Loss of Taste/Smell
• Between 36 and 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time, Election Workers shall provide proof of a negative test for COVID-19.
• Mask wearing is recommended while working.
• Election Workers shall maintain social distancing where possible.
• All work surfaces and areas will be routinely wiped down with approved cleaning products.
• A $50.00 stipend will be offered to vaccinated Election Workers for whom the County can validate vaccination status.