These areas will show up on the CDC color-coded map as red or orange.
Wen added, however, that she is glad the CDC is following the evolving science.
Several authorities went further to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations among their employees.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs yesterdaybecame the first federal agencyto require COVID-19 vaccinations among its frontline healthcare workers.
All New York City government employees are required to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing.
“Although most U.S. adults are vaccinated, too many are not,” he said in a statement.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
During the conference today, Walensky acknowledged the fatigue and wariness many Americans are feeling because of the pandemic.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.
