Summary
The Biden administration on Wednesday spelled out how it will require private businesses to ensure employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, or submit to regular testing. The rule, which would go into effect Jan. 4, impacts some 84 million private sector workers. Amna Nawaz gets the details from Labor Secretary Marty Walsh.Five Facts
- Who is interviewed in this piece, and what is his position in government?
- What sort of companies will fall under this mandate?
- When will the mandate go into effect?
- Why does the Biden administration think this mandate is needed?
- How many private sector workers will be impacted by this rule?
Focus Questions
Now that the COVID vaccine is available for students ages 5-11, do you think it should be mandated for students in public schools? Why or why not? Media literacy: Who else would you want to hear from to better understand the impact of vaccine mandates on private businesses and public health?For More
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