US: mandatory corona vaccination for soldiers | Abroad

Biden and Austin believe the move is necessary to keep troops operating around the world as safely as possible. The president points to the delta variant that could spread more quickly among people who have not been vaccinated. The Democrat again calls on everyone to get vaccinated “immediately.”

“I am proud that our military women and men will continue to help lead the fight against this pandemic by setting an example in keeping their fellow Americans safe,” Biden said in a statement. It is estimated that about half of the military has already had two shots. According to the Military Times, at least hundreds of soldiers object to the mandatory jab.

The official decision will not come until drug watchdog FDA gives full approval to Pfizer’s and BioNTech’s vaccine – now used with an emergency license. If that doesn’t happen as expected by mid-September, Austin asks the president for a signature for a vaccination mandate without the full backing of the Food and Drug Administration. The coming weeks will already be used to prepare for the operation, Austin writes to all employees. At the same time, he calls on the military not to wait and to get an injection themselves.

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Last month, Biden said all civilians in government service must demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated. If not, they must wear a mask and be tested regularly. He then also ordered the development of a vaccination obligation for the military. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs had already decided to require a full vaccination from its healthcare providers and staff.

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