Biden’s Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates: Live News Updates

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President Biden has addressed the nation about vaccines before, including this time in May.Credit…Doug Mills/The New York Times

President Biden on Thursday will sign an executive order aimed at requiring tens of millions more American workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, including the vast majority of federal employees, who could face disciplinary measures if they refuse.

The executive order is part of a larger plan that officials said would cover two-thirds of all American workers. The Biden administration also intends to compel vaccination for federal contractors as well as 17 million health care workers in hospitals and other institutions that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding, officials familiar with the plan said.

Beyond that, Mr. Biden is seeking to extend vaccine mandates to the private sector. He will also instruct the Department of Labor to draft a rule mandating that all…