(AP)-The vast majority of United Airlines employees are deciding to get vaccinated against COVID-19 rather than risk losing their job.
United said Wednesday that more than 97% of its U.S.-based employees are fully vaccinated.
There's less than a week to go before United employees face a deadline to get the shots or get fired.
The airline says a small number of employees are seeking a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.
Employees who win an exemption will be placed on leave starting Oct. 2 and could eventually come back, although they might have to wear a mask and undergo weekly testing for the virus.