Are Vaccine Mandates Necessary To Curb The Spread Of Delta And Other Variants?

Businesses and government agencies are increasingly requiring or debating whether to mandate proof of vaccinations for employees and customers as the country experiences a surge in new COVID-19 cases — mainly among the unvaccinated — largely attributable to the more contagious Delta variant. An executive order issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates and proof of vaccination requirements. What are the legal, ethical and privacy considerations for vaccine mandates? Will they become more common if personal responsibility isn't enough to stem the surge?