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Federal Judge Blocks Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate

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Federal Judge Blocks Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate

Nov. 30, 2021 — A federal judge ruled Monday that the Biden administration cannot enforce a rule requiring virtually all health care workers in 10 states to become vaccinated against COVID-19. U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp of Missouri issued a preliminary injunction that will remain in place while the vaccine mandate works its way through … Read more

CDC Panel Votes on Who Should Get COVID Vaccines First

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CDC Panel Votes on Who Should Get COVID Vaccines First

Dec. 1, 2020 — An influential government committee has recommended that health care workers and people who reside in long-term care facilities get the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines when they become available. In a 13-to-1 vote, the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) said health care workers and residents of nursing homes and … Read more