White House Says Federal Vaccine Rule Won’t Strain Supply Chains
- Federal workers, contracts must be vaccinated in coming weeks
- White House silent on impact of other rule for large companies
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A requirement for federal workers and contractors to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 -- which would affect a number of transportation companies that work with the U.S. government -- won’t exacerbate a backlog of shipping and deliveries, according to the Biden administration.
“The requirements for federal workers and contractors will not cause disruption,” Jeff Zients, President Joe Biden’s coronavirus response coordinator, said at a Wednesday briefing for reporters.