“Today we are seeing a direct impact [variante] delta in economics [dos EUA]but we anticipate the impact on the vaccine chain, ”White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told a daily press conference.
The spokeswoman recalled that the spread of the delta variant in countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam “has had an impact on the global vaccination chain,” which is “definitely affecting some industries in the United States, such as the automotive industry,” where there are problems.
When asked about the possibility of new economic measures from the Joe Biden administration, Psaki felt that the financial support packages approved so far may be sufficient.
The spokeswoman also confirmed that negotiations are ongoing in the White House about the possibility of taking measures to ensure that nursing home staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
However, he denied that a similar plan was being prepared to force the vaccination of the country’s tourist cruises and universities, the Washington Post reported Thursday.
Since last week, the Biden government has forced more than four million of its employees to provide proof of covid-19 vaccination if they want to avoid regular testing, a measure that is being applied on an increasing scale. Number of companies across the country.
