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All workers at San Francisco International Airport must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, airport officials and the Mayor of San Francisco London Breed announced on Tuesday.

According to Breed’s office, the new requirement is the first in the country for an airport.

“We know vaccines are the most effective way to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and reduce hospital stays and deaths,” Breed said in a statement. “This new requirement supports our aggressive measures to protect the health and safety of our region and our continued economic recovery.”

Airport Director Ivar Satero said, “As SFO prepares for the upcoming holiday travel season and the return of pre-pandemic passenger numbers, we are committed to providing a safe airport facility for the traveling public and our local staff.”

The new rule applies to all airline employees, service employees, concession employees and construction workers. Free vaccines are available to employees of the SFO Medical Clinic.

Some employees may be exempted from the rule for medical or religious reasons. However, the exempt employees must be tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis.

Failure to comply with the new rules could result in fines, city officials said.