Report: Defense secretary plans to require COVID-19 vaccine for all U.S. troops

WASHINGTON (WBTW) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plans to require the COVID-19 vaccine for all U.S. troops, according to a report from CBS News.

BREAKING: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin plans to mandate COVID vaccines for all active-duty U.S. troops as the Delta variant fuels a surge of infections nationwide. pic.twitter.com/V6xTy9MYTD

— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) August 4, 2021

The report comes shortly after the Associated Press reported that the vaccine will also be required for all foreign travelers to the U.S.

This is a developing story and will be updated.