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New York state is requiring healthcare workers to get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Sept. 27., Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Aug. 16.

Healthcare workers at two Samaritan Health Services hospitals have approved new union contracts, according to hospital and union statements. 

Staffing strains have affected hospitals and health systems across the U.S. amid the latest COVID-19 wave. Here are 10 numbers showing how workforce shortages affect hospitals, by state:

CommonSpirit Health is requiring full COVID-19 vaccination for its 150,000 employees, the Chicago-based health system said Aug. 12. 

Missouri will spend $30 million in federal funding made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act for temporary hospital staffing and monoclonal antibody infusion stations, Gov. Mike Parson announced Aug. 11. 

The Texas Department of State Health Services has arranged for the deployment of more than 2,500 medical workers to help hospitals care for COVID-19 patients, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Aug. 11.

HHS is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for the more than 25,000 members of its healthcare workforce, the department said Aug. 12.

Rhode Island and Pennsylvania are requiring employees in state healthcare facilities to get vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing.

About 8,000 Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System employees have requested black ID badge reels to indicate they are fully vaccinated, the health system told Becker's Aug. 11.

Citing their desire to protect patients, visitors, colleagues and communities, hospitals and health systems across the U.S. have announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements for employees. But protests have also popped up, organized by people who oppose these mandates.