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Noem bill would allow employees to sue over COVID vaccination mandates

Noem bill would allow employees to sue over COVID vaccination mandates Via Just The News: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is proposing a bill that would allow employees to sue employers if they are denied an exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination. The governor unveiled legislation Thursday that would require employers to grant the exemptions for medical or religious reasons. Employers also would be required to recognize natural immunity as an […]

today01/28/2022 21

AP-NORC

Will virus be ‘over’? Most Americans think not: AP-NORC poll

Will virus be ‘over’? Most Americans think not: AP-NORC poll Via AP News: Early in the pandemic, Ryan Wilson was careful to take precautions — wearing a mask, not really socializing, doing more of his shopping online. The 38-year-old father and seafood butcher from Casselberry, Florida, says he relaxed a bit after getting vaccinated last year. He had a few friends over and saw his parents more, while making sure […]

today01/27/2022 18

mask mandate

Judge strikes down New York’s mask mandate as illegal

Judge strikes down New York’s mask mandate as illegal Via Just The News: A state judge on Monday struck down New York’s mask mandate, ruling Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration did not have the authority to enact such a mandate without approval from the Legislature.   Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Thomas Rademaker concluded the rule amounted to “a law that was promulgated and enacted unlawfully by an executive branch state […]

today01/25/2022 20

Downing Street

London police to investigate alleged Downing Street lockdown parties

London police to investigate alleged Downing Street lockdown parties Via CNBC.com: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick said Tuesday that the police will investigate alleged parties held at Downing Street and Whitehall due to an apparent breach of Covid-19 rules. The London police chief said that while the force did not typically investigate lockdown breaches long after the event, the decision to open an investigation followed evidence provided by the Cabinet […]

today01/25/2022 14

Vaccine mandate

Vaccine mandate at Canadian border could cost consumers

Vaccine mandate at Canadian border could cost consumers Via Just The News: A new requirement for truck drivers coming from Canada to be vaccinated against COVID-19 could add to supply chain challenges for everything from cars to fruit. The Canadian Trucking Alliance said it could affect more than 12,000 drivers who cross the border daily. "Based on surveys done by the Alliance, and national vaccination averages, CTA believes this will […]

today01/24/2022 19

COVID

New research suggests COVID was less deadly than thought in first year of pandemic

New research suggests COVID was less deadly than thought in first year of pandemic Via Just The News: COVID-19 was less lethal across nearly every age group in its first full year than previously thought, according to an updated review of global research from Stanford University's Meta-Research Innovation Center (METRIC). Between summer and Christmas 2021, METRIC's estimates of deaths from infection fell by half in multiple age groups, including young […]

today01/19/2022 25

Djokovic

Visa revoked again, Djokovic faces deportation

Visa revoked again, Djokovic faces deportation Via AP News: Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time, the latest twist in the ongoing saga over whether the No. 1-ranked tennis player will be allowed to compete in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said Friday he used his ministerial discretion to cancel the 34-year-old Serb’s visa […]

today01/14/2022 14

Biden vaccine mandate

Supreme Court blocks Biden vaccine mandate for private firms, allows mandate for healthcare workers

Supreme Court blocks Biden vaccine mandate for private firms, allows mandate for healthcare workers Via Just The News: The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate that would apply to large U.S. businesses.  However, the high court allowed a separate policy to take effect that requires vaccinations for most healthcare workers at facilities that receive Medicaid and Medicare funding.  The court's majority was doubtful that the administration possesses […]

today01/14/2022 17

Facebook

Facebook delays return to office until March, Covid-19 boosters required

Facebook delays return to office until March, Covid-19 boosters required Via CNBC.com: Facebook parent Meta Platforms said on Monday it is delaying employees’ return to offices across the U.S. until March 28 — adding that proof of a booster shot will be required to protect against the surging omicron variant. Meta said on Monday the pushback of the return-to-office date gives employees more flexibility regarding their work arrangements amid the […]

today01/10/2022 18

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