WASHINGTON (Great Lakes News) – The Biden administration is doubling down on its vaccine mandate, announcing Thursday it will take effect January 4th.

The rules apply to businesses with at least 100 employees, certain health care workers, and federal contractors.

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Some have said this mandate, which impacts 84 million Americans, will likely be challenged in court.