White House says 90% of U.S. federal employees have received at least one COVID-19 dose
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WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The White House confirmed on Monday that more than 90% of the 3.5 million federal employees covered by a presidential COVID-19 vaccine mandate had received at least one dose ahead of a Monday deadline.
In total, the administration has deemed that 95% of federal workers have complied with its requirements in that they have either been vaccinated, are completing vaccinations or have a pending religious or medical exemption request, the White House said.
Officials declined to disclose the total number of fully vaccinated federal employees, but said the "vast majority" of the 90% had received both doses. ...
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