Pentagon To Require COVID Vaccine For All Troops By Sept. 15

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is seeking President Biden's approval to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for service members by mid-September, or sooner if the FDA fully approves a vaccine. President Biden has expressed strong support for this mandate.

What is the role of Lloyd Austin in relation to the COVID vaccine mandate?

What is the deadline for requiring COVID shots for service members according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin?

What condition could lead to an earlier requirement for COVID shots for service members?

What is the significance of the FDA's approval in the context of the vaccine mandate?

Who strongly supports the mandate for COVID shots according to the text?