Covid-19 vaccine health care worker holdouts: For them, it’s personal. For their hospitals it’s professional
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 vaccine health care worker holdouts: For them, it’s personal. For their hospitals it’s professional

CNN  

CNN — Being a nurse means everything to Andrea Babinski, but she is willing to risk it all – the connections to colleagues she likes, the patients she cares for, not to mention the steady paycheck – for a simple belief. “We’re in every facet of health care so the influence of nurses and helping people to decide to receive vaccine or not, is really important,” Manning said. “As a nurse, for our entire career, we always respect a patient’s choice for informed consent and refusal of whatever medical treatments and medication,” Babinski said. “Nobody can really guarantee one way or the other whether there’s anything harmful or whether there is not.” But nearly 200 million American adults have had at least one dose of one of the three authorized Covid-19 vaccines, and serious side effects that could cause long-term health problems are “extremely unlikely,” according to the CDC. “It’s so coercive to hold this over people’s heads, to try and convince them to get a vaccine that, for their own personal reasons they’ve decided is not right for them,” Anderson said.

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Covid-19 not a concern for most US adults, who are split on the latest vaccine and other precautions, KFF survey finds
1 year, 1 month ago

Covid-19 not a concern for most US adults, who are split on the latest vaccine and other precautions, KFF survey finds

CNN  

CNN — Most adults in the United States are not worried about getting sick with Covid-19 or spreading it over the holidays, a new survey from KFF found. Concern about rising cases and hospitalizations is slightly higher, with nearly half of adults saying they are “very” or “somewhat” worried that Covid-19 hospitalizations will increase this winter – about the same …

US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
1 year, 7 months ago

US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends, the White House said Monday. “But our healthcare system or public health resources are far more able to respond to the threat that COVID poses to our country and do so in …

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11
1 year, 7 months ago

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11

India Today  

The United States will end its Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers and federal workers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends, the White House said on Monday. In February, the US House of Representatives voted to lift the requirement that most foreign air travellers be vaccinated against Covid-19, one of the few remaining pandemic travel restrictions …

U.S. to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
1 year, 7 months ago

U.S. to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week

The Hindu  

The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends, the White House said on May 1. The unvaccinated minority “can cause a lot of damage, and they are.” Federal courts and Congress have already rolled back Mr. Biden's vaccine requirements for large employers …

US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
1 year, 7 months ago

US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week

LA Times  

The Biden administration will end most of the remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends. The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends, the White House said Monday. “But our healthcare system …

Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end
1 year, 10 months 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. An inspector subsequently cited it for violating the federal …

Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Opinion: Biden is ending COVID emergency declarations. But the healthcare worker crisis continues
1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion: Biden is ending COVID emergency declarations. But the healthcare worker crisis continues

LA Times  

Healthcare workers huddle in the COVID-19 unit at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego on Jan. 19, 2022. The pandemic has exacerbated many chronic challenges for the U.S. health system, including the shortage, burnout and inequitable distribution of healthcare workers. Many experienced healthcare workers are leaving this sector or retiring, a trend expected of an aging workforce but enhanced by …

NYC ending COVID-19 vaccination mandate for city employees
1 year, 10 months ago

NYC ending COVID-19 vaccination mandate for city employees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City, which once had the nation’s strictest workplace vaccination rules for COVID-19, is ending one of its last such mandates, saying it will no longer require the shots for municipal employees including police officers, firefighters and teachers. We’re grateful that we can now, as we leave the emergency phase of the pandemic, modify more of …

Centre plans COVID-19 mock drill to prepare states
2 years ago

Centre plans COVID-19 mock drill to prepare states

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: States and Union territories will undertake a mock drill across all health facilities on Tuesday to ensure the operational readiness of the Covid-dedicated facilities, with a specific focus on oxygen plants, ventilators, logistics, and human resources. During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states and UTs, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said …

Fight to end virus pandemic takes place on UN’s sidelines
2 years, 3 months ago

Fight to end virus pandemic takes place on UN’s sidelines

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — In four days of fiery speeches over war, climate change and the threat of nuclear weapons, one issue felt like an afterthought during this year’s U.N. General Assembly: the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres gathered with World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and others to discuss equitable access …

WA's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules set to stay as experts see no reason to change
2 years, 6 months ago

WA's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules set to stay as experts see no reason to change

ABC  

Throughout the ebb and flow of WA's various COVID restrictions, one rule has remained steady for months now — workplace vaccination requirements. Key points: Most WA workers need to have been triple-dose vaccinated from today Most WA workers need to have been triple-dose vaccinated from today Experts agree the workplace mandate should remain for now Experts agree the workplace mandate …

Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers
2 years, 10 months ago

Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers

Associated Press  

Health care workers in about half the states face a Thursday deadline to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under a Biden administration mandate that will be rolled out across the rest of the country in the coming weeks. “But not having staff is also a really big concern, because the neglect that happens as a result of …

Op-Ed: Anti-vaccine patients vent anger on healthcare workers like me. It takes a toll on care
2 years, 11 months ago

Op-Ed: Anti-vaccine patients vent anger on healthcare workers like me. It takes a toll on care

LA Times  

As hospital workers risk their lives to fight the pandemic, some COVID-skeptic patients and families vehemently claim that healthcare workers are “poisoning” and “punishing” people. A 43-year-old woman insisted “it’s just the flu” right up until she was begging to be intubated when oxygen masks failed to alleviate the panic caused by low oxygen levels. Patients and their relatives vehemently …

As hospitals reel, California tells coronavirus-positive medical workers to stay on the job
2 years, 11 months ago

As hospitals reel, California tells coronavirus-positive medical workers to stay on the job

LA Times  

Daylong waits in the emergency room. State officials are attempting to address California’s staffing shortage through a sweeping policy change that allows asymptomatic healthcare workers who have tested positive for the coronavirus to return to work immediately. The decision is “irresponsible and a huge mistake that will jeopardize everyone’s health,” said Rosanna Mendez, executive director of SEIU 121RN, a union …

United says 3,000 employees have COVID, but its vaccine mandate has saved lives
2 years, 11 months ago

United says 3,000 employees have COVID, but its vaccine mandate has saved lives

NPR  

United says 3,000 employees have COVID, but its vaccine mandate has saved lives Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Amid a flurry of flight cancellations, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby offered a window into the staffing challenges employers are facing due to the omicron surge. Sponsor Message In the memo, Kirby also took the opportunity …

India starts COVID booster shots for the vulnerable as cases rise
2 years, 11 months ago

India starts COVID booster shots for the vulnerable as cases rise

Al Jazeera  

Healthcare and front-line workers along with people above 60 with health problems line up at vaccination centres amid Omicron variant surge. India has begun administering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine to front-line workers and vulnerable elderly people, with the fast-spreading Omicron variant driving an almost eight-fold rise in daily infections since the start of the year. India reported 179,723 new …

Live updates: Biden Covid vaccine mandates go to Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Live updates: Biden Covid vaccine mandates go to Supreme Court

CNN  

A man walks past the US Supreme Court on Friday morning. Keep in mind, the justices have so far tolerated vaccine mandates issued by the states, but Friday’s cases concern federal mandates and raise different legal questions. She will concentrate on the agency’s authority to act on an emergency basis to protect employees if they are exposed to “grave danger.” …

More military medical personnel are assisting hospitals with Covid-19 treatment as staff shortages mount
2 years, 11 months ago

More military medical personnel are assisting hospitals with Covid-19 treatment as staff shortages mount

CNN  

CNN — As the number of Covid-19 hospitalizations surpasses those during the Delta variant surge over the summer and fall, more states are enacting emergency protocols to deal with growing staff shortages at hospitals. Teams of military medical personnel are working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid with health care staffing in multiple states, including Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, …

What to expect as US Supreme Court to take up COVID mandate case
3 years ago

What to expect as US Supreme Court to take up COVID mandate case

Al Jazeera  

Amid conflicting rulings in the lower courts, the top US court is set to hear the case on vaccine mandates early next year. The United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on January 7 on whether the Biden administration can order workers at private companies and healthcare employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. A three-judge panel of the 6th …

What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the US?
3 years ago

What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the US?

Associated Press  

What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the U.S.? To control the spread of COVID-19, President Joe Biden previously said businesses with 100 or more employees would need to require COVID-19 vaccination or have workers get tested weekly for the virus. But soon after the rule was issued by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, it faced …

Biden Vaccine Rule For Health Workers Blocked In 10 States
3 years ago

Biden Vaccine Rule For Health Workers Blocked In 10 States

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A federal judge on Monday blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on thousands of health care workers in 10 states that had brought the first legal challenge against the requirement. The court order said that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid had no clear authority from Congress …

Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states
3 years ago

Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states

Associated Press  

— A federal judge on Monday blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on thousands of health care workers in 10 states that had brought the first legal challenge against the requirement. The federal rule requires COVID-19 vaccinations for more than 17 million workers nationwide in about 76,000 health care facilities and home health care providers …

COVID-19 vaccination deadline arrives for tens of thousands of West Australian workers
3 years ago

COVID-19 vaccination deadline arrives for tens of thousands of West Australian workers

ABC  

The deadline for getting a COVID-19 vaccination has arrived for tens of thousands of workers across Western Australia. Key points: Group 1 workers in WA must get their first coronavirus jab by December 1 Group 1 workers in WA must get their first coronavirus jab by December 1 The mandate is making it hard for some sectors to find enough …

White House announces 95% of federal workforce in compliance with vaccine mandate
3 years, 1 month ago

White House announces 95% of federal workforce in compliance with vaccine mandate

CNN  

CNN — The White House on Monday announced that 95% of the federal workforce is in compliance with the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate. “Ahead of tonight’s deadline, the federal government has achieved 95% compliance, and 90% of the 3.5 million federal workers are already vaccinated,” White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeff Zients said during a press briefing, confirming previous CNN …

As WA COVID vaccine mandate deadline looms, some WA workers say they'll quit rather than get the jab
3 years, 1 month ago

As WA COVID vaccine mandate deadline looms, some WA workers say they'll quit rather than get the jab

ABC  

Chantal Storer loves her job at Panna Bakery, but last week she worked her final shift. Key points: Vaccination against COVID will soon be mandatory for 75 per cent of WA's workforce Vaccination against COVID will soon be mandatory for 75 per cent of WA's workforce About 70 per cent of businesses are worried their staff will refuse the jab …

"Forget it," acute care expert says about Covid herd immunity
3 years, 1 month ago

"Forget it," acute care expert says about Covid herd immunity

NL Times  

Having many Covid-19 patients receiving hospital care may be a permanent situation, according to Ernst Kuipers, head of acute care network LNAZ and chairman of the board at Rotterdam MC. Healthcare will have to be organized differently because hospitals can't keep postponing regular care, Kuipers said in an interview with AD. But even if everyone got vaccinated, people with underlying …

States challenge Biden’s vaccine mandate for health workers
3 years, 1 month ago

States challenge Biden’s vaccine mandate for health workers

Associated Press  

— A coalition of 10 states sued the federal government on Wednesday to try to block a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers, marking a new front in the resistance by Republican-led states to the pandemic policies of President Joe Biden’s administration. The lawsuit filed in a federal court in Missouri contends that the vaccine requirement threatens the jobs …

COVID-19 vaccines to become mandatory for England's healthcare workers
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccines to become mandatory for England's healthcare workers

ABC  

Health workers in England will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by April 1 next year. Key points: About 100,000 health workers in England have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 Staff who cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons and those without face-to-face patient contact will be exempt The policy does not apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland UK Health …

In shift, UK to require COVID vaccination for health workers
3 years, 1 month ago

In shift, UK to require COVID vaccination for health workers

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government says all health care staff who work with the public will have to be vaccinated against the coronavirus starting in April, despite concerns the move could drive thousands of people to quit their jobs. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said Tuesday that 90% of staff in the state-funded National Health Service have already received two doses …

US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
3 years, 1 month ago

US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4

Associated Press  

Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly under government rules issued Thursday. The new requirements are the Biden administration’s boldest move yet to persuade reluctant Americans to finally get a vaccine that has been widely …

More than 100 staff at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19
3 years, 1 month ago

More than 100 staff at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19

ABC  

It has been revealed that 133 staff at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital have refused to get vaccinated and are now taking forced leave. Key points: SA Health's mandatory vaccination rule for all staff came into effect yesterday SA Health is yet to reveal the total number of unvaccinated staff across its networks Health workers were among those protesting in …

Police officers and unions put up a fight against vaccine mandates for public workers
3 years, 2 months ago

Police officers and unions put up a fight against vaccine mandates for public workers

NPR  

Police officers and unions put up a fight against vaccine mandates for public workers Enlarge this image toggle caption Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Charles Rex Arbogast/AP For hundreds of public employees in the state of Washington, where a new vaccine mandate for state employees went into effect this week, Monday was their last day on the job. Sponsor Message As vaccine …

Most Connecticut state workers complying with COVID mandate
3 years, 2 months ago

Most Connecticut state workers complying with COVID mandate

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — More than 99% of affected Connecticut state employees are complying with an executive order requiring COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, Democratic Gov. “Talking to my fellow governors, people are pretty impressed that we’ve got probably 99% compliance among certain state employees,” said Lamont, who noted there were thousands of state workers who were not in compliance with his …

WA's health sector vaccine mandate puts pressure on overstretched bush hospitals
3 years, 2 months ago

WA's health sector vaccine mandate puts pressure on overstretched bush hospitals

ABC  

Almost two weeks after Western Australia's health sector vaccine mandate took effect, just a small number of staff losses is increasing pressure on struggling hospital wards and fanning tension between burnt-out workers. Key points: WACHS confirms frontline staff have been removed from rosters for refusing a COVID vaccine Kimberley hospitals are already facing a shortage of health workers The nurses …

Employer vaccine mandates are growing more popular but opposition remains
3 years, 2 months ago

Employer vaccine mandates are growing more popular but opposition remains

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Employer Covid-19 vaccine mandates have become increasingly common. A series of recent survey questions show a clear majority is on board with various groups of workers, such as health care workers, government employees or teachers, being required to get vaccine or stop working. Gallup also found that 58% of workers would strongly or somewhat favor …

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccine rule now in place for first WA frontline health workers
3 years, 2 months ago

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccine rule now in place for first WA frontline health workers

ABC  

Western Australian health authorities say they are not bracing for any staff shortages as a result of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, which comes into force for frontline workers today. Key points: Mandatory vaccination takes effect for WA health workers The nursing union says it expects some members to leave However, no staff shortages are expected over the rule But the state's …

Some US governors say Covid hospitalizations are going down but warn of what could come next if more people don’t get vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

Some US governors say Covid hospitalizations are going down but warn of what could come next if more people don’t get vaccinated

CNN  

CNN — Some governors are beginning to report encouraging signs in their state’s Covid-19 numbers, but warn of what could come next if more people don’t get vaccinated. Kaiser noted that the bulk of the interviews for September’s poll happened before Pfizer announced on September 20 that its Covid-19 vaccine was safe and generated a “robust” antibody response in children …

Early data shows about half of CT state workers vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

Early data shows about half of CT state workers vaccinated

Associated Press  

Early data shows about 19,000 of Connecticut’s roughly 32,000 state employees who work for executive branch agencies are fully vaccinated, a figure that’s expected to change over the coming days, state officials announced Wednesday. Ned Lamont, a Democrat, said they’re also optimistic more people will decide to get vaccinated in the coming days as state officials continue to sort through …

Mandates are boosting vaccination rates, but not without a tradeoff
3 years, 2 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 …

New York’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers leads to suspension of hundreds of holdouts
3 years, 2 months ago

New York’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers leads to suspension of hundreds of holdouts

CNN  

New York CNN — Hundreds of unvaccinated health care workers across New York were suspended Tuesday and could soon lose their jobs entirely as the state’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers went into effect overnight. “This new information shows that holding firm on the vaccine mandate for health care workers is simply the right thing to do to …

As Vaccine Deadlines Approach, Hospitals Fear Staffing Shortages Will Occur
3 years, 2 months ago

As Vaccine Deadlines Approach, Hospitals Fear Staffing Shortages Will Occur

NPR  

As Vaccine Deadlines Approach, Hospitals Fear Staffing Shortages Will Occur Enlarge this image toggle caption Eduardo Munoz/AP Eduardo Munoz/AP Hospitals and nursing homes around the U.S. are bracing for worsening staff shortages as state deadlines arrive for health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. We are concerned about how it will exacerbate an already quite serious staffing problem," said …

New York governor anticipates possible health care staff shortages due to vaccine mandate non-compliance
3 years, 2 months ago

New York governor anticipates possible health care staff shortages due to vaccine mandate non-compliance

CNN  

CNN — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Saturday she’s ready to declare a state of emergency – if needed – to prevent staff shortages that may be triggered by health care workers who don’t adhere to the state’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate, which goes into effect Monday. Earlier this month in New York, a federal judge temporarily suspended state health …

Opinion: Why doctors can’t prioritize care based on vaccine status
3 years, 3 months ago

Opinion: Why doctors can’t prioritize care based on vaccine status

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Robert Klitzman is a professor of psychiatry and director of the masters in bioethics program at Columbia University. Why should we have to care for patients who didn’t want to get the shots?” Front-line doctors I know at a number of different hospitals are growing exasperated with these patients, whose rejection of the vaccines have endangered themselves as …

A new focus of news coverage: Are there double standards for Covid protocols?
3 years, 3 months ago

A new focus of news coverage: Are there double standards for Covid protocols?

CNN  

CNN Business — A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. So we’re left assuming, left guessing, left making risk assessments without reliable data, and that leads to even more pandemic dissonance… Follow the rules or change the rules Double-standard-style behavior by Democratic politicians and vaguely defined members of “the elite” is a daily theme of …

What COVID Nurses Want You To Know Right Now
3 years, 3 months ago

What COVID Nurses Want You To Know Right Now

Huff Post  

MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images via Getty Images ICU nurses put on personal protective equipment in California, where COVID-19 cases are rising once again. “There was one unit that, literally, the entire night shift decided, ‘We’re done.’” The hospital has seen its highest peak in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started and patients who are sicker than ever …

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

More than half of Americans support vaccine mandates for workplaces, classrooms and sporting events
3 years, 3 months ago

More than half of Americans support vaccine mandates for workplaces, classrooms and sporting events

CNN  

CNN — Americans have grown more supportive of coronavirus vaccine mandates for workers, students, and in everyday public life, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Democrats are 24 percentage points more likely than Republicans to say the pandemic isn’t over, 50 points likelier to say they always adhere to CDC guidance, and 46 points likelier to say …

The vaccine mandate may not apply to your driver or server
3 years, 3 months ago

The vaccine mandate may not apply to your driver or server

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Some 80 million private sector employees will be required to get a Covid vaccine or weekly Covid test under the federal rules announced by President Joe Biden last week. “If McDonald’s does and Wendy’s doesn’t, those employees who don’t want to get vaccinated are going to walk out the door to go over to Wendy’s.” …

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