Lilly to require all US employees to get vaccine by Nov. 15
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Eli Lilly and Co. on Thursday announced it will require all U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Employees in the United States and Puerto Rico will need to be vaccinated, effective Nov. 15. Anyone seeking medical or religious accommodations will be considered on an individual basis, Lilly said.
“Our top priority during this pandemic has been to protect the health and safety of our employees and ensure business continuity – today’s decision reflects that commitment,” Lilly said in a statement.
Meat processor Tyson Foods and Walmart, Indiana’s biggest employer, have also announced vaccines requirements for employees over the last few weeks.
Several health care companies in Indianapolis are also requiring employees to be vaccinated.
- Eskenazi hospital, Indianapolis EMS to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
- Ascension requiring employees to be vaccinated by Nov. 12
- IU Health requiring all staff to get COVID vaccine by fall
- Community Health Network requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Full statement from Lilly:
Today, we announced that Lilly will require COVID-19 vaccination for all employees in the United States and Puerto Rico, effective November 15. Employee requests for medical or religious accommodations will be considered on an individual basis. Our top priority during this pandemic has been to protect the health and safety of our employees and ensure business continuity – today’s decision reflects that commitment. As a science-based company, we have thoroughly reviewed all the data and options available to us. We believe this decision helps keep our employees, families and customers safe and healthy, and ensures we can continue making life-saving medicines for people around the world.
Eli Lilly and Co.