arpos aepublican originally nominated by president trump. well, this was deadline day for federal workers to roll up their shrieves for a covid vaccine or request an exemption. word tonight the vast majority have done so, but comes as infections are on the rise in 35 states. more from cbs's nikki battiste. >> reporter: as the deadline for federal workers to get vaccinated passes, the white house is saying vaccine mandates work. >> vaccination requirements are goo for workers and the economy. >> reporter: more than 90% of federal workers have had at least one covid vaccine dose, and 5% have submitted for an exemption for medical or religious reasons. >> and they will accelerate our path out of the pandemic.r: mn e walt disney company paused the vaccine mandate for its florida based employees after the state's legislature and governor made it illegal for employs to require the shots. 90% of disney employees in