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Vaccine mandate is ‘about saving lives’ United CEO says

Employee vaccine mandate is ‘about saving lives’ United airlines CEO Kirby says

08/12/2021

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Vaccine mandate is ‘about saving lives’ United CEO says

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Employee vaccine mandate is ‘about saving lives’ United airlines CEO Kirby says

Vaccines are a ‘silver bullet,’ and only relying on employee COVID-19 testing would compromise safety says United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby. That’s why the airline is the first major carrier to mandate vaccines among their employees, he says. Kirby spoke with William Brangham about his company’s policy.

08/12/2021

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