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President Biden mandates COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing for businesses with 100+ employees, affecting 80 million workers. Companies must provide paid time off for vaccination. Healthcare workers in Medicare/Medicaid settings are also required to be vaccinated. The Los Angeles Unified School District mandates vaccines for students 12 and older, with deadlines for extracurricular participants and other students. Unvaccinated students can opt for remote learning. LA is the largest district to enforce such a mandate.

What is the minimum number of employees a business must have to be affected by President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate?

• 100 employees

• 50 employees

• 150 employees

• 200 employees

What must companies provide to employees in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine?

• Free transportation to vaccination sites

• Paid time off for vaccination and recovery

• Free meals on vaccination days

• A bonus for getting vaccinated

Which group of workers is required to be vaccinated under the Biden administration's new policy?

• All federal employees

• Health workers in Medicare or Medicaid-funded settings

• Teachers in public schools

• Employees of small businesses

By what date must Los Angeles students participating in extracurricular activities be vaccinated?

• December 31st

• September 30th

• October 31st

• November 30th

What option is available for Los Angeles students who choose not to get vaccinated?

• They can participate in extracurricular activities only

• They can attend classes only on weekends

• They can enroll in remote learning

• They can attend classes on campus without restrictions