Officials expect major deliveries of doses by the end of the month to speed up the country’s vaccination efforts.
Tag: Government Employees
New York City Plans Vaccine Mandate for All City Employees
The mandate will remove an option to take regular tests instead of getting a shot.
Unvaccinated State Workers in Washington and Massachusetts Face Job Loss
New Jersey’s vaccine mandate for school and state workers also took effect this week, requiring employees to provide proof of vaccination or complete a Covid-19 test at least once a week.
Yukon Territory Imposes Vaccine Mandate Amid Rise in Cases
Health care workers and others in the Yukon must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 30. The territory is also starting a vaccination passport program.
Biden’s New Vaccine Requirements Draw Praise, Skepticism and Outrage
Some experts worry they may be too little, too late.
Palestinians Finally Have Vaccines. But Will People Take Them?
For months, the Palestinian authorities struggled to get doses. Now they have the shots, but disinformation and conspiracy theories have led to widespread hesitancy.
Chicago Will Require All City Workers to Be Vaccinated, Mayor Says
The mandate requires municipal workers — including teachers and other public school employees — to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15 unless they obtain medical or religious exemptions.
Washington D.C. Public Employees to Face Vaccine or Testing Requirement
The action follows President Biden’s recent announcement that federal workers would face restrictions and requirements, including testing, if they did not get vaccinated.
Washington State Sets Vaccine Mandate for State, Health Care Workers
Employees who refuse to get vaccinated would face losing their jobs, Gov. Jay Inslee said.
Australian Police to Charge Man in Brittany Higgins Rape Case
Brittany Higgins had sent shock waves through the country when she said she was attacked by a co-worker in 2019.