Sep 16 Biden tasks OSHA with vaccine mandate By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free. Continue reading
Sep 16 Idaho rations health care statewide as COVID surge drags on By Associated Press Idaho is one of the least vaccinated U.S. states, with only about 40 percent of its residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Continue reading
Sep 16 White House offers Nicki Minaj a call to answer her COVID-19 vaccine questions By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press The White House said they've offered such calls with others concerned about the vaccine, part of an aggressive campaign to beat back rampant disinformation about the vaccine's safety and effectiveness. Continue reading
Sep 16 There's no evidence COVID-19 vaccines hurt fertility. Here's what's fueling the myth By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas This moment could be an opportunity to address the consequences of leaving pregnant people, women and their unique health concerns out of medical trials and conversations. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 8:55 Can understanding business strategy help you parent better? One economist thinks so By Stephanie Sy, Diane Lincoln Estes Schools around the country are now back at in-person classes. But there has been a jump in the number of students quarantined, and some places are allowing distance learning again. All too often, parents are facing difficult choices. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Sep 15 WATCH: Biden meets with business leaders on COVID vaccine mandates By Darlene Superville, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The meeting follows Biden's announcement last week that the Labor Department is working to require that businesses with 100 or more employees order their workers to be fully vaccinated or submit a negative COVID-19 test at least weekly. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 6:16 CDC director on COVID boosters, global vaccine supply, evolving virus science The Biden administration has said COVID-19 vaccine boosters may be available to eligible groups a week from now. But that timing is uncertain and scientific advisory committees still need to meet in the next several days. Lisa Desjardins spoke with… Continue watching
Sep 14 How do mask mandate bans affect students with disabilities? 4 things to know By Claire Raj, The Conversation The Department of Education is investigating whether state bans on mask requirements in schools discriminate against students with disabilities. Continue reading
Sep 14 WHO aims to get Africa 30 percent of needed doses by February By Associated Press WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called the vast disparity in vaccination rates between rich and poor countries a “solvable problem.”… Continue reading
Sep 14 UK recommends COVID-19 booster shots for everyone over 50 By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The U.K. will offer a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people after an an expert panel said the boosters were needed to protect against waning immunity this winter. Continue reading