Concern ahead of the NT's vaccine mandate deadline as lockouts test agency readiness
3 years, 4 months ago

Concern ahead of the NT's vaccine mandate deadline as lockouts test agency readiness

ABC  

The Northern Territory government is yet to release data on vaccination rates of public servants working in schools, healthcare and the police force ahead of the looming deadline for its vaccine mandate. Key points: NT unions say a vaccine mandate could impact frontline government agencies But the NT government is yet to release data on the vaccination rates of public servants Chief Minister Michael Gunner says unvaccinated staff will be dismissed if alternative "genuine" roles cannot be found By 5pm on Friday, nearly all workers in the Territory in public-facing roles will be required to have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or risk losing their jobs. Education bracing for staff losses An Education Department spokeswoman said the department was “closely monitoring the data and working with our schools to identify whether additional resources to schools will be required”. “As his government has promoted the broadest mandate in the country, with a short implementation time frame, ministers should provide some explanation of how gaps will be plugged after Friday.” Police numbers uncertain NT Police Association president Paul McCue said a group of police officers may be forced to stay at home after Friday.

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Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end
2 years, 1 month ago

Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end

Associated Press  

— At Truman Lake Manor in rural Missouri, every day begins the same way for every employee entering the nursing home’s doors — with a swab up the nose, a swirl of testing solution and a brief wait to see whether a thin red line appears indicating a positive COVID-19 case. “Their regulations are making it harder to give care …

Mark Latham says 13,699 NSW teachers are not allowed to teach because of vaccine mandates. Is that correct?
2 years, 9 months ago

Mark Latham says 13,699 NSW teachers are not allowed to teach because of vaccine mandates. Is that correct?

ABC  

The claim As teachers in NSW speak out about "atrocious" staff shortages and increasing workloads, NSW MLC for One Nation and former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has suggested vaccine mandates are to blame. The report includes data on the vaccination status of both 78,535 "active" and 13,348 "inactive" teachers in the NSW Department of Education payroll system. Mr Latham's …

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces

ABC  

Less than six months after WA's workplace vaccine mandates started applying to her business, Loren McMath is in two minds over their removal today. According to WA's Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson, that meant there was "little additional benefit to continuing to apply a vaccination mandate beyond a few workforces". "The workforce vaccination mandates have undoubtedly made a significant contribution …

L.A. Unified’s fall 2022 vaccine mandate in question as state delays its requirement
2 years, 11 months ago

L.A. Unified’s fall 2022 vaccine mandate in question as state delays its requirement

LA Times  

A nurse gives a student the first dose of the Pfiizer vaccine. The Los Angeles Unified School District, among the largest school districts in the nation to mandate student COVID-19 vaccines, is now confronted with a pivotal decision over whether to stick with its requirement for fall 2022 or align with the state, which has delayed its rule for at …

Vaccination rates high for Queensland teachers as mandate deadline looms before classroom return
3 years, 2 months ago

Vaccination rates high for Queensland teachers as mandate deadline looms before classroom return

ABC  

Queensland's Department of Education has revealed state school teachers have rolled up their sleeves en masse for COVID-19 vaccinations. Key points: Ninety-eight per cent of state school staff respondents in Queensland will be double-vaccinated by the start of the school year The Queensland Teachers Union says teachers' commitment to follow health directives is good for the community at large Staff …

Western Australia's vaccine mandate deadline passes for majority of workforce
3 years, 2 months ago

Western Australia's vaccine mandate deadline passes for majority of workforce

ABC  

The majority of the West Australian workforce subject to a vaccine mandate must have had their first or second dose by today, with those who do not comply risking heavy penalties. Key points: Group 1 workers should have had their second dose by today This includes police, aged care workers, doctors, nurses and hotel quarantine guards People in the much …

More than 90% of federal workers have had a shot by the COVID-19 vaccine deadline
3 years, 4 months ago

More than 90% of federal workers have had a shot by the COVID-19 vaccine deadline

NPR  

More than 90% of federal workers have had a shot by the COVID-19 vaccine deadline Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images More than 90% of federal employees will have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by the end of Monday, the deadline for the largest workforce in the country to get vaccinated under a …

COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy for SA teachers and early childhood workers
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy for SA teachers and early childhood workers

ABC  

South Australian authorities have introduced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for the state's schools, with teachers required to have had their first dose within weeks. Key points: South Australia's borders open to NSW, Victoria and the ACT on November 23 Teachers will have to get vaccinated by December 10 Schools will not necessarily close if a COVID-19 case attends one …

NT vaccine mandate deadline has business looking for clarity — and 'loopholes' — while public service impact still unclear
3 years, 4 months ago

NT vaccine mandate deadline has business looking for clarity — and 'loopholes' — while public service impact still unclear

ABC  

The Northern Territory Chief Minister has told businesses not to look for loopholes around an impending coronavirus vaccine mandate, after the Chief Health Officer issued a series of last-minute changes to the rules. Key points: The NT's wide-ranging coronavirus vaccine mandate applies from midnight tonight The CHO has shut down a Darwin gym's plan to separate out "vulnerable" customers The …

NT government sets new remote community COVID vaccination targets and health measures
3 years, 4 months ago

NT government sets new remote community COVID vaccination targets and health measures

ABC  

The Northern Territory government will introduce new COVID-19 health measures for some people travelling to some remote communities while a key vaccination target remains out of reach. Key points: A vaccination target of 80 per cent in people aged five years and over has been set in remote communities Travellers into some communities will soon be required to wear masks …

CLP Opposition accuses NT's Labor government of dismissing businesses' concerns about COVID-19 vaccine mandate
3 years, 4 months ago

CLP Opposition accuses NT's Labor government of dismissing businesses' concerns about COVID-19 vaccine mandate

ABC  

The Northern Territory opposition has accused the government of ignoring concerns among local businesses as the deadline looms for the Northern Territory's wide-ranging COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Key points: The Nothern Territory's wide-ranging COVID-19 vaccine mandate requires some workers to have had at least their first jab by November 13 Industry groups and the opposition say businesses need more support to …

Schools in Greater Sydney could face teacher shortages when full capacity returns as 160 seek help with staffing
3 years, 5 months ago

Schools in Greater Sydney could face teacher shortages when full capacity returns as 160 seek help with staffing

ABC  

When face-to-face learning resumes for students in years 2 to 11 on Monday, a few thousand teachers could be absent from schools across Greater Sydney due to their vaccination status. Key points: More than 95 per cent of school staff self-reported they were fully vaccinated NSW Teachers Federation says about 3,000 teachers are not fully vaccinated Year 7 and up …

WA is adopting our strongest COVID vaccine mandate, and the rest of the country is watching with interest
3 years, 5 months ago

WA is adopting our strongest COVID vaccine mandate, and the rest of the country is watching with interest

ABC  

As the West Australian government rolls out the toughest vaccine mandate in the country, with 75 per cent of the workforce told to get the jab, many other states will be watching on with interest to see how it unfolds in COVID-free WA. Key points: The vaccine mandate covers more than one million WA workers The vaccine mandate covers more …

Confronted with losing their jobs, 99% of LAUSD teachers meet COVID-19 vaccine requirements
3 years, 5 months ago

Confronted with losing their jobs, 99% of LAUSD teachers meet COVID-19 vaccine requirements

LA Times  

A nurse gives a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shot to a Los Angeles school employee. “I am heartened that the vast majority of our L.A. Unified staff stepped up and got vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and our schools from COVID-19,” said school board President Kelly Gonez. “I appreciate the work our entire system has done to provide accurate information about …

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner defends COVID vaccine mandate following high-profile criticism
3 years, 5 months ago

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner defends COVID vaccine mandate following high-profile criticism

ABC  

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner says he is not worried about job losses that occur as a result of his government's COVID vaccine mandate. Key points: The NT government announced a vaccine mandate for workers last week Workers in all public-facing roles are impacted Mr Gunner says the mandate is necessary to protect vulnerable groups Mr Gunner said any …

Education union raises concerns about the impact of COVID vaccine mandate on NT school staff
3 years, 5 months ago

Education union raises concerns about the impact of COVID vaccine mandate on NT school staff

ABC  

Education unions are concerned the NT government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate will lead to worker shortages in schools, after a survey revealed about one-sixth of teaching staff do not intend to get vaccinated. Key points: An Australian Education Union NT survey found a significant number of school staff will not get vaccinated The AEU says it's concerned staff will be forced …

NT's 80pc vaccinated worker timeline unachievable in Aboriginal communities, Land Council says
3 years, 5 months ago

NT's 80pc vaccinated worker timeline unachievable in Aboriginal communities, Land Council says

ABC  

The Central Land Council fears unvaccinated Aboriginal communities will be left unprotected as the Northern Territory government sets a key mandatory double vaccination deadline of December 24. Key points: The CLC expresses frustration with the NT government's mandatory vaccine timeline It says it is unlikely that communities in the Barkly and Central Australia will make the deadline given vaccine hesitancy …

NT government sets November 12 deadline for COVID-19 vaccine mandate
3 years, 5 months ago

NT government sets November 12 deadline for COVID-19 vaccine mandate

ABC  

The Northern Territory government has issued a legal direction mandating workers in a broad range of settings receive their COVID-19 vaccine within a month. Key points: The Chief Minister says the mandate includes workers in all public-facing roles The Chief Minister says the mandate includes workers in all public-facing roles Impacted workers must receive their first jab by November 12 …

Mandatory vaccination considered for WA's teachers, Education Minister Sue Ellery reveals
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory vaccination considered for WA's teachers, Education Minister Sue Ellery reveals

ABC  

Mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers is under consideration by the WA Government, Education Minister Sue Ellery has revealed. Key points: NSW and Victoria already have mandatory jab rules for teachers Education Minister Sue Ellery said she would act on health advice Compulsory vaccination for MPs is also being considered Ms Ellery pointed to Victoria and New South Wales as examples …

Mandatory COVID vaccinations for WA MPs being considered as jab rollout begins in high schools
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandatory COVID vaccinations for WA MPs being considered as jab rollout begins in high schools

ABC  

The WA government will this week start rolling out COVID-19 vaccinations in some high schools as it continues efforts to drive up the state’s vaccination rates. Key points: Mark McGowan wants vaccinations made mandatory for MPs Vaccinations will be administered at schools and shopping centres No new COVID cases were recorded in WA overnight Premier Mark McGowan also indicated it …

Christmas reopening for travellers vaccinated against COVID-19 'not our expectation', SA Health says
3 years, 5 months ago

Christmas reopening for travellers vaccinated against COVID-19 'not our expectation', SA Health says

ABC  

South Australia's top health bureaucrat has contradicted the expectations of the state's Premier, expressing doubt about a plan to scrap COVID-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated interstate travellers by Christmas. Key points: Last week, SA Premier Steven Marshall spoke about the likelihood of removing quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers SA Health's chief executive Chris McGowan expressed doubts about a Christmas …

NT COVID vaccination rates spark concern about reopening, but Minister says there's no time to wait
3 years, 5 months ago

NT COVID vaccination rates spark concern about reopening, but Minister says there's no time to wait

ABC  

The general manager of one of Australia's most remote health organisations is concerned about the low rates of vaccination as the Northern Territory plots its path out of pandemic restrictions. Key points: The NT government says it cannot guarantee unvaccinated residents' safety The NT's data suggests that 80 per cent of the population will be fully vaccinated by November Those …

Mandates are boosting vaccination rates, but not without a tradeoff
3 years, 5 months ago

Mandates are boosting vaccination rates, but not without a tradeoff

CNN  

CNN — Mandates that require employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 have spurred workers to get vaccinated in recent weeks – yet some holdouts have been suspended or lost their jobs, and workplaces are scrambling to cover potential shortages. “This new information shows that holding firm on the vaccine mandate for health care workers is simply the right thing to …

Column: Few have quit their jobs over COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but thousands have gotten shots
3 years, 5 months ago

Column: Few have quit their jobs over COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but thousands have gotten shots

LA Times  

President Biden got his booster shot against COVID-19 on Monday. The bottom line is that the mandates may have provoked a few hundred workers to resign in protest here or there — but they’ve also prompted thousands to get their shots against COVID-19. “Less attention is paid to the thousands who get vaccinated.” State and national vaccination acceptance might be …

New data shows remote NT vaccination levels will fall short of November target at current rate
3 years, 5 months ago

New data shows remote NT vaccination levels will fall short of November target at current rate

ABC  

The Northern Territory's remote communities will not reach 80 per cent vaccination coverage of the adult population until late January, if the rollout continues at its current pace. Key points: The vaccine rollout in the NT's remote communities is still progressing slowly If the pace doesn't improve, the 80 per cent vaccination target won't be met until 2022 Health authorities …

Industry, unions seek more detail on NT government's stage 3 COVID management plan
3 years, 6 months ago

Industry, unions seek more detail on NT government's stage 3 COVID management plan

ABC  

Industry groups and unions have broadly welcomed the Northern Territory's new COVID-19 re-opening roadmap announced by Chief Minister Michael Gunner yesterday, but say they weren't consulted about the plan and want to see more details about the changes it will bring into effect. Key points: The Northern Territory's stage 3 COVID-19 plan requires mandatory vaccination for high-risk workers, plus new …

Mandatory vaccinations for high-risk workers under Northern Territory's stage 3 COVID plan
3 years, 6 months ago

Mandatory vaccinations for high-risk workers under Northern Territory's stage 3 COVID plan

ABC  

All workers across high-risk settings in the Northern Territory must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the Territory will change its border policies, Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced. Key points: New COVID rules will be introduced in the NT once more than 80 per cent of Territorians over 16 are vaccinated Vaccination will be compulsory for people working in …

NT schools to start COVID-19 vaccine rollout this week
3 years, 6 months ago

NT schools to start COVID-19 vaccine rollout this week

ABC  

Students will begin receiving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations inside Northern Territory schools this week, the Health Minister has announced. Key points: The rollout will include both public and non-government schools The rollout will include both public and non-government schools The NT Department of Health is in charge of the program The NT Department of Health is in charge of the program …

Punjab Govt to Send Unvaccinated Staff on Forced Leave After 15 Sept
3 years, 6 months ago

Punjab Govt to Send Unvaccinated Staff on Forced Leave After 15 Sept

The Quint  

CM Singh also allowed teaching and non-teaching school staff who had taken at least one dose of vaccine more than four weeks ago to resume duties, subject to submission of weekly RT-PCR negative test reports. School Education Secretary Krishan Kumar earlier pointed out that currently only fully vaccinated staff members are allowed to come to schools. Health Minister Balbir Sidhu …

Biden Going Nuclear, Will Mandate Vaccines (or Testing) for Most Private Employees
55 years, 2 months ago

Biden Going Nuclear, Will Mandate Vaccines (or Testing) for Most Private Employees

Slate  

If you’re going to have to put up with the political opposition calling you the Hitler of vaccines regardless, President Joe Biden appears to have reasoned, you might as well also get the benefit of curtailing the pandemic by putting vaccine requirements in place: NEW: The President will announce that all employers with 100 or more employees will be required …

NT business groups call for greater transparency around remote COVID-19 vaccination rates
3 years, 6 months ago

NT business groups call for greater transparency around remote COVID-19 vaccination rates

ABC  

As Northern Territory health authorities grapple with lagging vaccination rates in many remote Aboriginal communities, business groups say they want more transparency around community-specific vaccination data. Key points: Business groups say releasing more remote vaccination data is critical for future planning Business groups say releasing more remote vaccination data is critical for future planning There is a growing divide between …

Doctors back mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for health workers
3 years, 6 months ago

Doctors back mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for health workers

ABC  

The nation's leaders should mandate COVID-19 vaccination for doctors, nurses and hospital cleaners, according to Australia's peak medical body, with the federal government declaring the issue is "very high on the agenda" of all state and territory chief health officers. Key points: The peak body representing doctors wants nationally consistent orders mandating vaccination for health workers In some hospitals,15 per …

Illinois governor announces vaccine mandate for teachers and health care workers with testing opt-out
3 years, 6 months ago

Illinois governor announces vaccine mandate for teachers and health care workers with testing opt-out

CNN  

CNN — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that all PreK-12 public school teachers and staff, all higher-education personnel and students, and health care workers in a variety of settings must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by September 5 or face regular testing requirements. Pritzker said the requirements are aimed at protecting the most vulnerable residents – children ineligible to be …

State education board clears way for school mask mandate
3 years, 6 months ago

State education board clears way for school mask mandate

Associated Press  

— The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education overwhelmingly approved a measure Tuesday that gives state Education Commissioner Jeff Riley the authority to issue a universal mask mandate for K-12 public schools. And after the challenges of last year, it will be incredibly important for this year to get off on a strong start.” He also said it is …

Vaccine Mandates Start Rolling Out After FDA Gives Pfizer Shot Full Approval
3 years, 6 months ago

Vaccine Mandates Start Rolling Out After FDA Gives Pfizer Shot Full Approval

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Various institutions began rolling out COVID-19 vaccine mandates on Monday after the Food and Drug Administration gave its first full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech shots, and more are likely to follow suit in the coming days. While many governments, schools and businesses have put vaccine requirement into place in recent weeks, others said they would hold off …

FDA vaccine approval is a shot in arm for President Biden’s COVID campaign
3 years, 7 months ago

FDA vaccine approval is a shot in arm for President Biden’s COVID campaign

LA Times  

FDA’s approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine comes at a key time for Biden, with Americans growing disenchanted with his handling of the pandemic. The battle against COVID-19 passed a regulatory milestone Monday when the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to Pfizer’s vaccine, a decision that could boost President Biden’s effort to control the pandemic. Although Americans may …

NT may have higher COVID vaccine targets than Doherty Institute modelling suggests
3 years, 7 months ago

NT may have higher COVID vaccine targets than Doherty Institute modelling suggests

ABC  

Chief Minister Michael Gunner says more than 80 per cent of people in the Northern Territory may need to be fully vaccinated to avoid future snap lockdowns. Key points: Mr Gunner had asked for further advice about how effective national vaccination targets would be for the NT He said the NT could have different targets because of its younger population …

National Cabinet falls short of making COVID vaccines mandatory for aged care workers
3 years, 9 months ago

National Cabinet falls short of making COVID vaccines mandatory for aged care workers

ABC  

State and territory leaders have not agreed to force aged care workers to get a COVID vaccine, at a National Cabinet meeting on Friday. Key points: National Cabinet has asked for more information about when making it mandatory would be needed The Chief Medical Officer says there could be "unintended consequences" of forcing people to get the jab From June …

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner defends COVID-19 vaccine utilisation rate, called 'staggeringly' low
3 years, 10 months ago

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner defends COVID-19 vaccine utilisation rate, called 'staggeringly' low

ABC  

The Northern Territory Chief Minister has defended the Territory's COVID-19 vaccine utilisation rate, which has been described as "staggeringly" low after new figures revealed it to be the worst in the country. Key points: New data has revealed the NT has Australia's lowest vaccine utilisation rate The deputy opposition leader has described the rollout as a 'bungle' Anyone over the …

Will lockdowns be necessary after more people are vaccinated? A new model might tell us
3 years, 11 months ago

Will lockdowns be necessary after more people are vaccinated? A new model might tell us

ABC  

Once more of Australia's population receives a COVID vaccine, what happens if there is another large outbreak of the virus? If an outbreak occurred and European-style "loose suppression" restrictions were in place, daily cases would likely blow out to more than 1,000 a day during the phase 2a and phase 3 rollout of the vaccine. According to Dr Blakely's model, …

California will earmark 10% of weekly COVID-19 vaccine supply for teachers
4 years, 1 month ago

California will earmark 10% of weekly COVID-19 vaccine supply for teachers

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom announced Friday that state officials will set aside 10% of California’s weekly allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses for educators starting next month, in an effort to jump-start the process of reopening more public school campuses as pandemic conditions improve in communities across the state. “It must be done much sooner than the current path that we’re on,” Newsom …

Teachers and police should be considered for next phase of vaccine rollout, says NHS chief
4 years, 1 month ago

Teachers and police should be considered for next phase of vaccine rollout, says NHS chief

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “People with learning disabilities and autism, certain key public service workers, teachers, the police, they …

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