New Vaccine Mandates Will Protect Workers and Save Lives
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Biden administration unveiled the details of two rules mandating vaccinations for 100 million workers nationwide. Under the first rule, companies with 100 employees or more must ensure that their workers are fully vaccinated by January 4 or submit them to rigorous testing regimes. The second rule requires employees at health care facilities receiving federal funding to be vaccinated by January 4 — with no exceptions. In response, Protect Our Care Chair Leslie Dach issued the following statement:
“These rules are another critical step in the country’s fight against COVID-19 and a testament to President Biden’s unwavering commitment to keeping families safe. Vaccine mandates are not only overwhelmingly popular with voters, they’re extremely effective. While Republican leaders have done just about everything in their power to undermine vaccinations and prolong this pandemic, President Biden has taken bold action to get more shots in arms and deliver relief to the American people. There is no doubt vaccine mandates will save lives and boost the economy, and the new rules are another welcome step to get the pandemic behind us.”