Psaki: There will be exceptions for legally-recognized reasons, such as disability or religious objections.

[incoming vaccine mandates for federal employees]

Psaki: There are 80 million unvaccinated Americans at this time.

[no way that is accurate, even by fake media reports]

Psaki: This is an evolving virus; a 'smart virus'.

Psaki: NIH has never approved any research that would make coronavirus more dangerous to humans.

Psaki confirms termination of employment is possible for federal employees, contractors, that refuse vaccination.

Sounds like Psaki is saying that some federal employees will have to show proof of vaccination, others can simply attest they have been vaccinated.

Reporter: Can the Department of Labor compel major employers to force vaccine mandates on it's employees?

[not federal contractors]

Psaki: Yes, stay tuned. More to come this afternoon.