The President finally announced new requirements for vaccination. In the speech made Thursday, President Biden outlined new rules that would require all federal workers and contractors, as well as employees of all businesses with over 100 employees would be required to be vaccinated, or would face weekly testing and social distancing restrictions in the workplace.
The Federal Employee Unions are already pushing back against the mandate. And unsurprisingly, Republicans are not happy.
The plans include some limited exemptions for those with disability or medical issues, as well as providing home-testing kits in pharmacies at cost.
President Biden said in his speech,
“What more is there to wait for? What more do you need to see?” he said. “We’ve made vaccinations free, safe and convenient. The vaccine has FDA approval. Over 200 million Americans have gotten at least one shot. We’ve been patient. But our patience is wearing thin. And your refusal has cost all of us. So please, do the right thing.”