Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readiness
By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers
Dec 7, 05:25 PM
Pentagon leaders on Wednesday voiced continued support for their decision to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for service members in the face of a proposed law that would force the Defense Department to repeal the policy.
During a briefing with reporters, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said vaccination is still a military readiness issue, and said a repeal could be harmful to the health of the armed forces.
“What is important to the readiness of the force is getting the vaccine,” she said.
“So, yes, it would impact the readiness of the force. You’re more prone to getting COVID-19 … and we certainly know that the vaccine will save your life.”
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2022/12/07/pentagon-worries-repealing-covid-vaccine-mandate-will-affect-readiness/
