Biden pushes cash reward to get vaccinated, new rules for federal workers
The measures are U.S. President Joe Biden s latest effort to spur some reluctant Americans to get vaccinated as the delta variant of the coronavirus ravages the unvaccinated in particular.
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A medical worker prepares to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-through COVID-19 vaccination site at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in Plant City, Florida, U.S. January 13, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Thursday urged local governments to pay people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and set new rules requiring federal workers to provide proof of vaccination or face regular testing, mask mandates and travel restrictions.
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President Joe Biden speaks about the pace of Covid vaccinations in the United States.
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Thursday urged local governments to pay people to get vaccinated against Covid-19, and set new rules requiring federal workers to provide proof of vaccination or face regular testing, mask mandates and travel restrictions.
The measures are Biden s latest attempt to spur reluctant Americans to get vaccinated as the Delta variant of the coronavirus surges nationwide, infecting unvaccinated people in particular.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was pictured in the Philippines wearing a COVID-19 face mask and visor
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) mocked Austin for the use of the PPE, calling it embarrassing COVID theatre
His comments came despite Philippines making it a legal requirement to wear both a mask and visor in public
Austin s mission to the Philippines appeared successful when it was announced the two countries had agreed the US would be allowed to continue to hold hold large-scale combat exercises in the tense region
Meanwhile, CDC has faced a backlash from GOP leaders after it stepped up mask and vaccination guidelines
By Natalie Alms
The White House is considering a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for federal employees, but any such move will create complications with workforce groups and in the area of labor-management relations, experts said.
President Joe Biden told reporters Tuesday that a vaccination requirement for feds is under consideration right now. He added: If you re not vaccinated, you re not nearly as smart as I thought you were.
A source familiar with the matter told FCW that no decision has been finalized, but attestation of vaccination, which means confirming vaccination status or abiding by stringent COVID-19 protocols like mandatory mask wearing – even in communities not with high or substantial spread - and regular testing, for federal employees is one option under strong consideration.