Department of Veterans Affairs to expand vaccine mandate

Published August 12, 2021 4:09pm ET



The Department of Veterans Affairs will be expanding its existing vaccine mandate.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough will expand the mandate on Friday, which will require most Veterans Health Administration employees, volunteers, and contractors who work in VHA facilities or come into contact with VA patients and healthcare workers to get vaccinated.

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