Biden administration says COVID-19 vaccination not a precondition to work in-person at federal buildings

The Biden administration is not requiring federal employees to receive coronavirus vaccines in order to work on site in federal buildings.

"At present, COVID-19 vaccination should generally not be a pre-condition for employees or contractors at executive departments and agencies to work in-person in Federal buildings, on Federal lands, and in other settings as required by their job duties," the guidance reads. The government also states that employees should not be required to disclose their vaccination status. In instances where federal employees or contractors voluntarily disclose that they are not vaccinated – or when it is not clear – the government says CDC-supported mitigation efforts like masking and physical distancing should be implemented.