Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday imposed a new COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all 12 and older seeking to enter many businesses in the nation’s capital. Bowser, a Democrat, says the mandate will increase the number of people who get a vaccine and help ease conditions at hospitals, where most patients don’t have COVID-19. “We…
WHO Experts Recommend Third Dose of Novavax COVID Vaccine for People With Health Issues
December 22, 2021
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Novavax said on Tuesday the World Health Organization’s (WHO) panel of experts had recommended a third dose of its vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, for immunocompromised persons. The WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization, known as SAGE, issued a series of recommendations, including the use of the vaccine in persons with comorbidities, breastfeeding women, and those…
AstraZeneca, Oxford Aim to Produce Omicron-Targeted Vaccine
AstraZeneca Plc said on Tuesday it is working with Oxford University to produce a vaccine for the Omicron coronavirus variant, joining other vaccine-makers who are looking to develop the variant-specific vaccine. “Together with Oxford University, we have taken preliminary steps in producing an Omicron variant vaccine, in case it is needed and will be informed…
Growing Number of Businesses Mandating COVID-19 Booster Shots
December 22, 2021
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In what appears to be a growing trend nationwide, an increasing number of businesses and other organizations are mandating that workers, customers, or students receive a COVID-19 booster dose. On Wednesday morning, Danny Meyer, the CEO of the Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack founder, told CNBC that starting “immediately,” his businesses “are going to…
Boston Becomes Latest US City to Mandate Vaccine Passports
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Monday that the city will require COVID-19 vaccination proof to enter most indoor businesses and venues starting Jan. 15. Those who work in those businesses and venues will also have to get the vaccine, said Wu, a Democrat. The order, which mirrors orders handed down in New York City and…
NYC Vaccine Mandate Begins for Private, Religious School Employees
December 20, 2021
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New York City’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate came into effect on Monday for all teachers and staff who work with children in nonpublic schools. The mandate, announced on Dec. 2 by Mayor Bill de Blasio, is expected to affect about 56,000 employees at 930 schools across the city. It requires that every nonpublic school terminate any…
New York Governor Intends to Redefine ‘Fully Vaccinated’ to Include Boosters
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state may sooner or later change the definition of “full vaccinated” to include a booster dose. Hochul, whose broad mask mandate for New York businesses just came into effect, was asked during a Dec. 16 press briefing what’s next on the list of things she seeks to implement….
Over 100 Marines, Six Army Leaders Booted for Not Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
More than 100 Marine Corps members have been kicked out of the force for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine, the military branch announced Thursday. Marine officials decided to discharge 103 individuals, spokespersons for the branch told news outlets. The Army on Thursday announced it had relieved six active-duty leaders, including two battalion commanders, for refusing…
LIVE: CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Meets on Severe Condition Linked to J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine
MEETING OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES (ACIP) Thursday, December 16, 2021 12:00 Welcome & Introductions: Dr. Grace Lee (ACIP Chair) Dr. Melinda Wharton (ACIP Executive Secretary, CDC) 12:15 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccines Introduction: Dr. Matthew Daley (ACIP, WG Chair) Updates on Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS): Dr. Isaac See (CDC/NCEZID) VaST summary:…
LA Parent Groups Vow to Continue Lawsuit Against Student Vaccine Mandate After Judge Denies Injunction
Two parents’ groups suing Los Angeles schools over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students say they will carry on their lawsuit, despite a judge’s Dec. 14 denial of their request for a preliminary injunction against the mandate. The California Chapter of Children’s Health Defense, along with Protection of the Educational Rights of Kids (PERK), filed…
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