Coronavirus – US: 90% of federal staff have received at least one dose of vaccine

Percentage greater than 90% of the 3.5 million federal employees of USA, has taken at least one dose vaccine against coronavirus The White House announced on Monday, in view of the expiration of the deadline provided by a relevant law for these personnel.

Overall, the US administration considers that 95% of federal officials have complied with the condition either have been vaccinated, or have completed their vaccination, or have applied for an exemption for religious or health reasons.

Officials did not reveal to Reuters the total number of fully vaccinated federal officials, but stressed that the “overwhelming majority” of 90% had received the two doses.

The numbers indicate relatively high vaccination rates for federal employees compared to the US population as a whole, the international agency reports.

Government sources also point out that the final numbers will change, as officials continue to submit the relevant certificates until the deadline (later today), while all the documents have not yet been examined.

“Already 95% of the employees (of the American administration) have complied with the vaccination condition set by the president. There is no disturbance related to this need. “We will avoid any Covid-related disorders through vaccinations,” the White House spokesman wrote on Twitter. Kevin Munoz.

It is pointed out that the vaccination order issued by the President of the USA Joe Biden in September does not cover federal officials in the judiciary, the legislature or the US Post Office.

What will happen to those who are not vaccinated

The White House has made it clear that for non-compliant federal officials, their services should begin “shortly education and consultingWhich will last five days.

If workers do not “show progress towards being fully vaccinated”, this will be followed by a short period availability», Not more than 14 days.

If an employee makes the first installment, his service will stop any disciplinary sanction.

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