The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 28 announced that all employees, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status, have to wear masks and physically distance themselves indoors. The policy will go into effect immediately, the department said in a statement. The DHS oversees a number of different agencies, including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Transportation Security Administration. “DHS is following the new [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidance and [Office of Management and Budget] instructions to ensure the safety of our workforce. Beginning today, all employees, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask indoors & physically distance,” the agency wrote on Twitter. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, meanwhile, is working from home this week after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for the virus, said a spokesperson. “Secretary Mayorkas has a virtual schedule this week after coming into …
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