The airlines made their announcements Tuesday after the Republican governor issued an executive order Monday, stating the COVID-19 vaccine "should remain voluntary and never enforced."
Abbott's order follows President
"We will continue to follow all orders closely and keep our employees updated on any potential changes to existing policies," the company said.
"This does not change anything for American," the spokeswoman told The
Both companies have ordered their employees to be vaccinated by
During a press conference Tuesday,
"Nothing in this guidance excuses noncompliance with any applicable state law or municipal ordnance," she said, adding the question business leaders have to ask themselves is "what do you want to do to save more lives in your company?"
She said Biden has the legal authority to order the vaccine mandates and his administration is working to get more people vaccinated in order to end the pandemic.
"The president will use every lever at his disposal to do that," she said.
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