A majority of Americans sighed in relief Thursday when President Joe Biden announced that about 80 million Americans — including those at large-scale industries, health care workers, federal employees and contractors — will be required to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly testing.
The order is a decisive step needed to help turn the corner on this never-ending pandemic.
Because, clearly, we weren’t going to do it ourselves.
The longer the virus is around, the more it will mutate into variants such as the delta, refueling surge upon surge.
OSHA, the federal agency that sets workplace safety standards, will enforce Biden’s directive. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and requires businesses to provide a safe work environment.