Judge blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal workers

A federal judge in Texas has blocked US President Joe Biden’smandate requiring federal workers to be vaccinatedagainst COVID-19.

The Friday decision is the latest blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to boost vaccination rates.

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The deadline to get vaccinated was Nov. 22.

“We are confident in our legal authority here,” Psaki added.

The Biden administration has already filed to appeal the decision.

The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for additional comment.