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Across the country, various businesses are rolling out COVID vaccine mandates. Some are saying that workers must get the vaccine or submit to COVID testing on a daily or weekly basis; other businesses maintain that workers who refuse the COVID vaccine will find themselves out of a job.

Many conservatives have pushed back against workplace COVID vaccine mandates in full force. The idea here is that businesses do not have the right to make medical decisions for even people who work for them.

Several days ago, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a Republican, also shared her views about COVID vaccine mandates in the workplace. Her take, however, is not getting accolades from many conservatives.

Governor Noem on COVID vaccine mandates in the workplace

The South Dakota GOP governor stated days ago that workers who oppose vaccine mandates from their employers are within their rights to find a job elsewhere. Moreover, Noem declared that the current state of the economy gives workers many choices in finding employers who value personal choice over mandates.

Noem, however, has pushed back against vaccine mandates at the state level. Months ago, the Republican governor passed an executive order barring the use of vaccine passports in South Dakota. Governor Noem also remains outspoken in favor of personal choice regarding vaccinations, masks, etc.

South Dakota is one of the only states to never impose a statewide mask mandates.

Pushback against Noem's remarks on workplace COVID vaccine mandates

Conservatives who disagree with the South Dakota governor's statements on vaccine mandates in the workplace made their grievances known. Some people declared that the onus shouldn't lie on workers to find new jobs; conservatives also noted that forced vaccinations in the workplace need to pushed back against and outlawed.

Noem's statements about workplace COVID vaccine mandates come at an interesting time. More businesses are stating that COVID vaccination is a job condition. Others are aiming to create more barriers and difficulties that pressure individuals into getting the vaccine.

All in all, many conservatives believe that the South Dakota governor should embrace a stronger stance against COVID vaccine mandates in the workplace.