A Sesame Street character announced he got his COVID-19 vaccine, and the Republican senator from Texas called it ‘government propaganda.’
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Lawsuits over federal workplace vaccine mandate focus on states’ rights
At least 26 states are challenging the Biden administration rule, arguing that it represents a federal power grab and usurps the authority of states to set health policy.
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As Maine COVID surge continues, unvaccinated pockets continue to fuel it, national experts say
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Maine’s sustained high-infection rate is the result of multiple factors, even as the state’s high vaccination rate continues to protect immunized residents from serious illness.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Release of Biden vaccine mandate raises questions for many Maine employers
Some employers, particularly those in the public sector, still don’t know how or whether the vaccination-or-testing mandate for workers will apply to them.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republicans push back on employer vaccine mandate in some states
Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general already are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more.
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Europe at epicenter of pandemic despite vaccines, WHO says
There has been more than a 50% jump in coronavirus cases across the Continent in the last month.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
First vaccinations given to young children as COVID keeps tight grip on Maine
The rates of infections and deaths in Maine remain high as schools and healthcare providers ramp up to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Hundreds of Maine health care workers leave jobs over vaccine mandate, but most stay
Hospitals had a compliance rate of 95% or higher as the mandate took effect Friday.
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In U.S., 80% of adults are vaccinated against COVID-19 as parents await CDC approval for kids
The next major vaccination effort is expected to focus on younger children, who may get the green light for vaccines as soon as Wednesday or Thursday.
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9,000 New York City workers on leave as vaccine mandate takes effect
New York City’s vaccination mandate for city workers took effect Monday amid fierce resistance among a minority of workers in a few critical public safety jobs