SUNY Downstate cancels surgeries due to vaccination mandate
SUNY Downstate is performing fewer surgeries because some staff members haven’t complied with New York State’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
“In preparation for anticipated staff reductions due to the state vaccination mandate, SUNY Downstate adjusted its surgical schedule, delayed outpatient radiology appointments, canceled elective C-sections or inductions, and consolidated Bay Ridge [9036 7th Ave.] OR operations to the main OR at the University Hospital of Brooklyn [450 Clarkson Ave.],” the hospital said in a statement.
The mandate began Sept. 27 and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the decision was the right one.