Biden announces small business tax credits for vaccine PTO

President Biden on Wednesday called on all employers to provide workers paid time off to get vaccinated or recover from COVID side effects, and said he'll include a paid tax credit for small businesses that do so.

Why it matters: The Biden administration sees workplaces as highly influential in making shots more convenient for working adults who are in high-risk industries.

43% of working adults are currently vaccinated, compared to more than 80% of seniors, per federal data.
Wednesday's announcement comes as the White House expects to meet its...