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Los Angeles officials approve one of strictest US vaccination mandates, other mandates likely

Wed, 2021-10-06 17:37 — mike kraft
Los Angeles OKs one of strictest US vaccination mandates LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles leaders on Wednesday approved one of the nation's strictest vaccine mandates — a sweeping measure that requires the shots for everyone entering bars, restaurants, nail salons, gyms or even a Lakers game. AP NEWS

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Kids account for 27% of US cases--new statistics

Wed, 2021-10-06 12:53 — mike kraft
Kids account for 27% of US cases; Arizona program to discourage mandates violates rules, feds say: COVID updates Kids account for a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases. Arizona's program to discourage mandates violates federal rules. Latest updates. Christal Hayes, Celina Tebor and Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY YahooNews
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School absences related to COVID-19 jump sharply in England

Wed, 2021-10-06 12:46 — mike kraft
COVID-related school absences increase by two-thirds in England School absences in England related to COVID-19 jumped by two-thirds in the last two weeks of September, according to government data which could raise concerns about further disruption to education despite a pledge to keep schools open. Reuters Reuters

 

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Kaiser Permanente puts 2,000 workers on unpaid leave over vaccine mandate

Wed, 2021-10-06 12:39 — mike kraft
Kaiser Permanente puts 2,000 workers on unpaid leave over vaccine Kaiser Permanente has put more than 2,200 workers on unpaid leave for not abiding by its coronavirus vaccine mandate. Lexi Lonas TheHill
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More 'complex EU’ leads Europe to diverge from US on coronavirus vaccine booster recomendations

Wed, 2021-10-06 12:23 — mike kraft
‘Complex EU’ leads Europe to diverge from US on coronavirus vaccine booster Europe’s vaccine rollout is slightly different from the US program, and this played into the broader opinion by the EMA. POLITICO

The world's two leading medicines regulators have reached different decisions on a third dose of the BioNTech/Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine — and it’s partly because of the complexity of the EU, according to the European Medicines Agency.

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White House moves to quadruple rapid testing supply by December

Wed, 2021-10-06 10:31 — mike kraft
White House moves to quadruple rapid testing supply by December The White House said Wednesday that the country's supply of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests is on track to quadruple by December, amid a flurry of new announcements. Peter Sullivan TheHill
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U.S. overall Hospitalization rates are down but 8 states still have fewer than 15% of ICU beds available

Wed, 2021-10-06 10:12 — mike kraft
Hospitalization rates are down across the US, but these 8 states still have fewer than 15% of ICU beds available While much of the US is seeing a decline in hospitalizations for Covid-19, it's also evident the fight against the pandemic is far from over as eight states are reporting limited numbers of available ICU beds. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN
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Sweden pauses use of Moderna vaccine for those 30 and under

Wed, 2021-10-06 10:02 — mike kraft
Sweden pauses use of Moderna COVID vaccine for younger age groups Sweden will pause the use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for people born 1991 and later after reports of possible rare side effects, such as myocarditis, the Swedish health agency said on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters
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U.S. hospitals in less-vaccinated areas are struggling financially as infections mount and stimulus runs out

Wed, 2021-10-06 09:53 — mike kraft
Hospitals in less-vaccinated areas are struggling financially as infections mount and stimulus runs out Hospitals are struggling financially, with the delta variant surging just as the $178 billion taxpayer safety net winds down. Christopher Rowland Washington Post
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Pentagon requires COVID-19 vaccines for civilian employees by Nov. 22

Wed, 2021-10-06 08:45 — Naomisfreeman
Pentagon requires COVID-19 vaccines for civilian employees by Nov. 22 All 700,000 Defense Department civilians are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 22, the Pentagon announced late Monday. Ellen Mitchell TheHill

No exceptions are given to personnel who have already contracted and recovered from COVID-19.

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