US President Joe Biden is expected to meet Wednesday with executives from companies including Walt Disney Co, Microsoft Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc to advance his Covid-19 vaccination requirements for the private sector, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The Biden administration is advocating for state and local leaders to enact Covid-19 vaccine mandates and will be meeting major employers on Wednesday at the White House to discuss the mandate issue.
Last week, the United States introduced a federal vaccine mandate aimed at employees of big companies and all federal workers and contractors. The mandate faces legal, political and enforcement challenges.
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(Published 15 September 2021, 10:45 IST)
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