Capital Region split on Biden’s vaccine mandate
Capital Region residents are reacting to the president’s mandate.
Clearly, if the president had his druthers, everyone in the country would have a double dose of the COVID vaccine.
Speaking with area residents, it’s also clear the president has stirred up a giant dose of controversy.
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The new rules amount to the most dramatic steps to date to get more Americans vaccinated.
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President Biden says if you work for the federal government, you must be vaccinated.
There’s no option for being regularly tested or for opting out.
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In addition, businesses with 100 or more employees must ensure their workers are either vaccinated or tested once a week.
The new rules would take effect in the coming weeks.
Businesses that don’t comply could face fines of up $14,000 per violation.
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Hear reaction from Capital Region residents by watching the video of Dan Levy’s story.