A host of other professional groups, including the American Medical Association and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, also issued statements of support for Biden’s plan. But the plan was not well received by all. “I will pursue every legal option available to the state of Georgia to stop this blatantly … Read more
THURSDAY, Sept. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — School districts in Florida can require their students to wear masks, despite the governor’s order blocking mask mandates – for now at least. A circuit court judge in Leon County ruled Wednesday that the state can’t enforce Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on school mask mandates,CBS News reported. … Read more
The agency resisted pressure to speed up its process, saying a thorough review was necessary to ensure public confidence. “While millions of people have already safely received COVID-19 vaccines, we recognize that for some, the FDA approval of a vaccine may now instill additional confidence to get vaccinated. Today’s milestone puts us one step … Read more
By Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, August 11, 2021 (Kaiser News) — As the spread of the delta variant threatens the safety of classrooms, a poll released Wednesday found nearly two-thirds of parents support schools’ requiring unvaccinated students age 5 or older and teachers to wear masks. A majority of parents, however, oppose requiring … Read more
July 29, 2021 — It has been 2 days since the CDC reversed itself and said people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus should wear masks again when indoors, and businesses and government entities are already following suit. On July 27, the agency called for masks in K-12 school settings and in areas … Read more
June 1, 2021 — A group of 117 people who work at Houston Methodist Health System has filed a lawsuit against the medical center, objecting to its policy of requiring employees and contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk losing their jobs. Plaintiffs include Jennifer Bridges, a medical-surgical nurse at the hospital who … Read more
White House COVID-19 Response Team media briefings, May 13, 2021, May 18, 2021. Chicago Tribune: “Following CDC guidelines, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says those who are fully vaccinated can drop masks in most situations, but Chicago maintaining status quo for now.” COVID19.CA.gov: “California will align its mask guidance with CDC’s on June 15, 2021.” Colorado … Read more
And while 38% said they opposed mandatory vaccination of schoolchildren, 49% said the idea was acceptable, according to the report. Among those who said they were likely to get vaccinated anyway, mandate support shot up. Among that group, 74% supported child/school mandates, 65% supported adult mandates and 73% supported employer-enforced mandates. Support dipped … Read more