Vaccination
Vaccination mandate for federal workers reinstated by appeals court
A rule requiring U.S. federal government employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has been reinstated by a federal appeals court.
Apr 8, 2022
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Vaccination
Biden ramps up vaccine mandates for millions in COVID battle (Update)
The White House on Thursday ramped up COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates in a campaign due to be outlined by President Joe Biden that will affect some 100 million people, including employees at many private companies, ...
Sep 9, 2021
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To encourage vaccinations, more US firms turn to incentives—and threats
In the wake of full US approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech anti-COVID vaccine this week, more and more American companies are looking at mandatory vaccinations for employees—and customers.
Aug 27, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
U.S. sees continued drop in new COVID cases
New coronavirus case counts are now steadily dropping across the United States, as the worst of the latest surge in the pandemic seems to be subsiding.
Feb 5, 2021
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Saudis cancel flights as Gulf nations move to contain virus
Saudi Arabia said Saturday that it would halt all international flights to the kingdom for two weeks in the latest effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.
Mar 14, 2020
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After a year of COVID-19 vaccine mandate outrage, is there more ahead?
COVID-19 vaccine mandates, whether from governments, employers, schools or the restaurant around the corner, are controversial.
Dec 15, 2021
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US survey shows public support for mandatory vaccinations grows, but holdouts remain skeptical
Public enthusiasm for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations has steadily grown since the spring, with more people supporting mandatory shots to get on a plane or go back to school. Yet deep pockets of vaccine resistance held firm ...
Aug 4, 2021
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Addiction
Racial differences exist in reports of workplace drug testing
(Medical Xpress)—Drug testing occurs more often in workplaces where racial and ethnic minorities are employed, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine. The study appears online in the Early View of the American ...
Sep 26, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
British COVID-19 variant gaining strong foothold in the United States
(HealthDay)—The highly contagious coronavirus variant that drove Britain into lockdown in December is now spreading quickly across the United States, a new study shows.
Feb 8, 2021
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Health
High court rejects Medicare challenge
(AP)—The Supreme Court has turned away a challenge from former House Majority Leader Dick Armey and other Social Security recipients who say they have the right to reject Medicare in favor of continuing health coverage ...
Jan 7, 2013
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