(AP) Republicans in the state are pushing back against a mandate from Democratic Gov. Janet Mills that all health care workers in the state get vaccinated for the coronavirus.

The Maine Senate Republicans said in a late Thursday statement that Mills is “now directing the health care decisions of Maine’s health care professionals, rather than allowing them to make their own medically-informed decisions.” The Republicans said health care entities have the right to mandate vaccines they believe are essential, but it’s not the government’s job to get involved.

Mills said Thursday that Maine residents “have a right to expect that everybody who cares for you” has been vaccinated.