US to drop most COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week as emergency ends
May 02, 2023
White House COVID-19 coordinator Ashish Jha said the goal now is to continue to encourage vaccinations.
Supreme Court hears arguments on Biden’s vaccine mandate for big business
Jan 07, 2022
The court also was hearing arguments on separate vaccine mandate for most heathcare workers.
As vaccine deadline passes, 95 percent of federal workers have gotten shots
Nov 23, 2021
Only about 59% of the general population are fully vaccinated, according to CDC data.
Court temporarily blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for big businesses
Nov 08, 2021
Lawsuit questions whether the federal government exceeded its authority in issuing the rule
U.S. COVID-19 vaccination rates climb in August
Sep 01, 2021
Only 20% of American adults now say they will not get immunized, the lowest number ever.
Americans divided on Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, poll finds
Sep 30, 2021
According to the poll, 64% of those who have been vaccinated approve of the mandate and 23% disapprove. Among those not vaccinated, 14% support the mandate and 67% are opposed to it.
Biden to strengthen push for vaccine mandates in new COVID-19 plan
Sep 09, 2021
The new plan involves six steps, according to White House press secretary.
Federal court backs COVID-19 vaccine mandate at Indiana University
Jul 20, 2021
The ruling judge said students’ right in refusing unwarranted medical treatment must be weighed against the state’s greater interest.
Federal, state agencies begin to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for workers
Jul 27, 2021
The VA becomes the first federal agency to actually issue a mandate, , and experts believe it signals that the country is moving closer to requiring vaccinations.
Biden weighs ‘vaccine or testing’ mandate for federal employees
Jul 28, 2021
White House officials said Tuesday they would reveal more about the president’s plans later this week.