Close to 1000 staffers in NSW health care have been stood down or quit their post after refusing to receive the vaccine against COVID-19.
NSW Health confirmed a total of 995 workers in the workforce consisting of 170,000 either resigned or lost their job.
"NSW Health can advise that of its entire workforce of about 170,000 people, approximately 0.2 per cent (325) have resigned due to their vaccination position as of 23 December 2021," a NSW Health spokesperson said.
"Additionally, approximately 670 people (0.4 per cent) have now ceased employment with NSW Health due to their position in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine."
"These former employees were a mix of clinical and non-clinical staff."