The move aims to increase the country’s vaccine uptake as Covid-19 cases rise
US President Joe Biden has announced a new vaccine mandate for millions of American workers in an effort to increase the country’s Covid-19 vaccine uptake. The move comes as the US experiences a surge in Covid-19 cases, largely due to the highly infectious Delta variant.
The mandate will require all employers with 100 or more workers to ensure their employees are vaccinated or tested weekly. The mandate will also extend to healthcare workers, federal contractors, and businesses that provide services to the government.
Republicans oppose the vaccine mandate
The vaccine mandate has faced opposition from Republican lawmakers who have criticized the move as government overreach. Some Republican governors have threatened to sue the Biden administration over the mandate.
Biden defends the mandate
In a speech announcing the mandate, President Biden defended the move, stating that it was necessary to protect both public health and the economy. He also emphasized that the vaccine was safe and effective, and that it was the best way to end the pandemic.
The mandate is expected to face legal challenges
Legal challenges to the vaccine mandate are expected, with some opponents arguing that it violates individual freedoms and constitutional rights. It remains to be seen how the mandate will be implemented and enforced, and what impact it will have on the country’s Covid-19 numbers.
Vaccine uptake in the US
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 53% of the US population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19, with 63% having received at least one dose. However, vaccine uptake has been uneven across the country, with some areas experiencing high levels of hesitancy or resistance.
As the US continues to grapple with the pandemic, the vaccine mandate is likely to be a controversial and divisive issue. However, with Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise, many public health officials and experts believe that increasing vaccine uptake is crucial to ending the pandemic and returning to normalcy
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