The new variant presents the latest threat to the nation’s public health, the economy, and Biden’s political standing in the wake of sinking approval ratings ahead of next year’s midterm elections. International travelers are already required to be fully vaccinated but that vaccination policy doesn't apply to American citizens. They are part of a broader plan Biden will unveil Thursday to combat COVID-19 during the winter months. Still, Biden is calling on businesses to push ahead, and implement their own vaccination or test requirements regardless of the federal government. ADVERTISEMENTThe Biden administration plans to issue guidance allowing the more than 150 million Americans with private health insurance to be reimbursed for at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
