[https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/05/politics/vaccine-mandates-progress-delta/index.html](https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/05/politics/vaccine-mandates-progress-delta/index.html) >"The White House touted progress in vaccinations in recent days, noting that over the past 24 hours, the US recorded more than 864,000 vaccinations, the highest daily rate since July 3, and praised momentum for vaccine mandates Thursday, days after President Joe Biden issued a vaccine requirement for all federal workers and contractors."