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.
