(Washington, DC) — President Biden will sign an executive order requiring all federal workers to be vaccinated. That would include millions of federal contractors. Press Secretary Jen Psaki says federal workers will have 75 days to get vaccinated. If they fail to comply, Psaki said they could face “progressive disciplinary actions.” The White House has been pushing hard to get shots into the arms of more unvaccinated Americans amid the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
Efforts to end the pandemic have also been slowed by controversies over mask mandates in some states. The President is expected to urge more private companies and local governments to impose mandates on vaccinations and facemasks. That includes school districts. Biden will again argue the single best way to end the pandemic is to get fully vaccinated.