A social media post is claiming that in November all Walmart locations will begin requiring customers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. A Walmart spokesperson said this claim is false. The company is requiring employees at some US locations to get vaccinated but no vaccine requirement exists for customers. Online misinformation related to vaccine mandates and vaccine passports has spiked in the days since the federal government announced vaccination or testing requirements for large employers.
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Confusion and misinformation about President Biden’s latest plan to curb the pandemic is widespread. In particular, there is rampant confusion over the federal vaccine mandates, to whom they apply, and when they will be enacted. Updating educational and informational materials to explain the vaccine mandates is recommended. Helpful talking points are available here. Fact Checking Source(s): Lead Stories
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