Fauci Says He Would Support Vaccine Mandate For Domestic Flights

Above, Magic Valley Regional Airport in Twin Falls, Idaho. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

As if we aren't mandated to death already.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he would support a domestic air travel mandate to get more people to be vaccinated.

Forbes reported:

In a recent interview with ABC News, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he would be in favor of a vaccine requirement for all U.S. citizens on domestic flights.

The comments come at a time when the Omicron variant is busy spreading like a wildfire around the globe, prompting waves of new travel restrictions in many destinations, including Puerto Rico, Thailand, and much of Europe.

Fauci said that his support for such a mandate is more about supporting legislation that encourages people to get vaccinated rather than in-air safety. 

Fauci told ABC News. “Anything that could get people more vaccinated would be welcome.”

"But,” he added, “with regard to the spread of virus in the country, I mean, I think if you look at wearing a mask and the filtration on planes, things are reasonably safe.”

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