Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced new vaccination rules for state workers. All commonwealth employees in state health care facilities and high-risk congregate care facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 7. Those who are not vaccinated will be required to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. And beginning Sept. 7, all new external hires in these facilities must be vaccinated before commencing employment. This new rule will affect approximately 25,000 employees working in 24-hour-operated state facilities including state hospitals, state homes for people with intellectual disabilities, veterans homes, community health centers, and state correction institutions, a statement from the governor’s office said. In addition to the ”vaccine or test” requirement, Wolf announced a vaccine incentive for state employees under the governor’s jurisdiction. Starting Oct. 1, all vaccinated state employees under the governor’s jurisdiction are eligible for an additional 7.5 or 8 hours paid time off. The Pennsylvania Office of Administration will work with employees and agencies to develop a mechanism for employees …