US President Joe Biden announces sweeping new federal vaccine requirements in an all-out effort to increase Covid-19 vaccinations and curb surging delta variant
Woman receives the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine from pharmacy technician at a vaccine clinic set up in the parking lot of CalOptima in Orange, California, US on August 28, 2021.
“We’ve been patient, but our patience is wearing thin. And your refusal has cost all of us," he said, all but biting off his words. The unvaccinated minority “can cause a lot of damage, and they are.” “We are in the tough stretch and it could last for a while,” Biden said of the current state of the pandemic.
Last month, TSA extended requirements for travellers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through January 18 to address ongoing Covid-19 risks.TSA Administrator David Pekoske said "by doubling the range of penalties, we seek to reinforce the importance of voluntary adherence."
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