In a memo to troops, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he will seek President Biden’s approval to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all …
In a memo to troops, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he will seek President Biden’s approval to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all military personnel by Sept.15. The deadline could be sooner if the Food and Drug Administration approves the experimental vaccines, which are now being administered under emergency use authorization, said the memo, which was obtained by the Associated Press. « I will not hesitate to act sooner or recommend a different course to the president if l feel the need to do so, » Austin said. The FDA is expected to give final approval to the Pfizer vaccine early next month. President Biden issued an instant statement of strong support Monday for Austin’s policy, saying: « These vaccines will save lives.
