White House to offer limited exceptions for federal worker COVID vaccine mandate

FILE PHOTO: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 9, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Thursday there will be limited exceptions for a coronavirus vaccine requirement for federal workers.

“There will be limited exceptions for legally recognized reasons such as disability or religious objections,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters in a daily briefing.

(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Alexandra Alper; Editing by Chris Reese)

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