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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

Disney Pauses Worker Vaccine Mandate After Florida’s Ban

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Disney Pauses Worker Vaccine Mandate After Florida’s Ban

Nov. 22, 2021 — The Walt Disney Company has paused its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees at its theme parks in Florida after state lawmakers banned employers from requiring workers to get vaccinated. Walt Disney World could have faced fines under the policy, a company spokesperson told The New York Times. The Biden administration has … Read more

Feds Launch COVID-19 Worker Vaccine Mandates

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Feds Launch COVID-19 Worker Vaccine Mandates

Nov. 4, 2021 — The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled its rule to require most of the country’s larger employers to mandate workers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but SET a Jan. 4 deadline, avoiding the busy holiday season. The White House also shifted the timelines for earlier mandates applying to federal workers and contractors … Read more

$100 Million Investment Aims to Ease Health Worker Shortage

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0 Million Investment Aims to Ease Health Worker Shortage

By Robert Preidt and Robin FosterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The National Health Service Corps will receive $100 million to help tackle the U.S. health care worker shortage, the White House announced Thursday. That’s a five-fold increase in funding from previous years for a program that helps find primary care doctors … Read more