Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Google informed that it will now require fully-vaccinated workers who are coming to offices to get weekly Covid tests as Omicron-triggered Covid infections is surging globally especially in the US.
According to the reports, Google will require anyone going to one of its US offices or facilities to have received a negative molecular test for COVID-19, reports CNBC citing an internal memo sent to employees. The employees should also report their vaccination status and wear surgical-grade masks while at the office.
The report further added that Google offers free at-home testing to full-time employees. The company also offers contract workers free RT-PCR-based nasal swab tests.
Employees who did not comply with the vaccination rules by the January 18 deadline will be placed on paid administrative leave for 30 days. After that, the company will put them on unpaid personal leave for up to six months, followed by termination.
