The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea challenging vaccine mandates issued by the Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner for entry in public places saying why can’t petitioners get vaccinated. The top court said that every vaccination has cost benefits and it is an age-old controversy right since the beginning of the vaccination process. A … Read more
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
Nov. 11, 2021 — The U.S. Postal Service expressed concerns on Wednesday that the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for large companies could affect deliveries, according to Reuters. In a financial filing, the USPS said complying with the order could lead to “labor challenges and high levels of absenteeism.” The postal service has 644,000 employees across … Read more
By Robert Preidt and Robin FosterHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — One of the strictest coronavirus vaccine mandates in the United States has been approved in Los Angeles. The city council on Wednesday voted 11-2 in favor of a measure that requires proof of full vaccination for all customers and staff at … Read more
Sept. 10, 2021 — President Joe Biden addressed the nation Thursday night with his new “Path Out of the Pandemic” plan, a six-point agenda to put the country on course to defeat COVID-19, mainly through more vaccine mandates, increased testing, and masking requirements. Through the new plan, vaccination will be required for … Read more
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
Aug. 13, 2021 — San Francisco will require proof of full vaccination for customers to enter indoor restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and entertainment venues. The mandate will take effect on Aug. 20, according to The Associated Press. The new rules won’t apply to people who are ineligible for vaccines, such as children under age … Read more
By Ernie Mundell and Robin FosterHealthDay Reporters WEDNESDAY, July 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — President Joe Biden is considering a mandate that would require all civilian federal employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to regular testing, masking and travel restrictions. White House officials said Tuesday they would reveal more about the … Read more
Karla Grossenbacher, JD, head of workplace privacy group, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP; chair of the law firm’s employment practice, Washington, D.C. Dorit Rubinstein Reiss, PhD, law professor, University of California Hastings College of Law, San Francisco; member, Vaccine Working Group on Ethics and Policy nonprofit. Michael Mina, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology and faculty member, Center … 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