Coronavirus September 24, 2022 New York judge rules COVID vaccine mandate for NYPD union members invalid A New York judge ruled that the city mandate requiring NYPD members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is invalid as applied to members of the police union.
Cold and Flu September 23, 2022 Should you get the flu shot this year? Doctors reveal their decision Many people are wondering if they should get the flu shot this year. ӣƵ Digital reached out to doctors and health experts — here is their expert advice about protecting your health this season.
Wisconsin September 22, 2022 Milwaukee hospital ends religious exemption for COVID-19 vaccine The religious exemption for the COVID-19 vaccine has ended at Froedtert Health, a Milwaukee-based health care provider. Employees are now required to get the shot.
Washington September 22, 2022 Washington employees may get $1K for receiving COVID-19 booster Washington workers may get a $1,000 bonus if they receive a COVID-19 booster shot, according to a tentative state deal. The agreement also includes pay raises and a retention bonus.
EDUCATION September 21, 2022 Federal judge strikes down federal school mask and vaccine mandate for Head Start program U.S. District Court Judge Terry A. Doughty in Louisiana ruled that the federal government cannot push a COVID-19 vaccine or mask mandate for the Head Start program.
POLITICS September 21, 2022 Unvaccinated Americans face job loss, no pay while seeking exemptions from state and local COVID mandates Unvaccinated Americans are fighting to get their jobs back after being fired due to COVID mandates, even after President Biden's statement that the pandemic is "over."
US September 21, 2022 CDC expects Omicron boosters for kids by mid-October The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts coronavirus vaccine boosters will become available to kids, 5 to 11, starting early-to-mid-October.
Brooklyn Nets September 20, 2022 Kyrie Irving bashes Eric Adams after latest NYC vaccine mandate change: 'Biggest violation of human rights' Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving, who was affected by New York City's vaccine mandate last season, had words for Mayor Eric Adams after latest change to the rule.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE September 20, 2022 Outbreak of deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray, war blamed for slowing vaccinations Ethiopia's Tigray region is experiencing an outbreak of deadly diseases in children after vaccination rates plummeted during the civil war that erupted nearly two years ago.
Pentagon September 20, 2022 Pentagon rushed to deny service members' vaccine religious exemption requests: report The military likely moved too quickly to deny religious exemption requests to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to a Pentagon IG memo to Defense Secretary Austin.
New Mexico September 16, 2022 New Mexico focusing on seniors as new COVID-19 booster rolls out New Mexico is focusing on seniors and other vulnerable residents with the rollout of COVID-19 boosters. Receiving it will fit the CDC’s definition of being “up to date” on vaccinations.