90% of federal workers have had a shot by today’s COVID-19 vaccine deadline

 90% and more of federal employees will have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by the end of Monday, the deadline for the largest workforce in the country to get vaccinated under a mandate imposed by President Biden in September , The vast majority of the 3.5 million employees covered by the mandate have been fully vaccinated, said a senior administration official who declined to be identified ahead of the deadline. An additional 5% of workers have requested or received an exception or an extension, the official said.

 That’s ahead of the pace among all U.S. adults, 71% of whom are fully vaccinated.

Also Federal workers will have all day today to turn in their proof of vaccination. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Friday that experience with other similar mandates in the private sector indicates there could be a last minute rush to meet the requirements and submit paperwork.