Pentagon will mandate COVID-19 vaccine now that Pfizer is approved
3 years, 7 months ago

Pentagon will mandate COVID-19 vaccine now that Pfizer is approved

LA Times  

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby speaks during a briefing in Washington on Friday. The Pentagon says it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making good on his vow earlier this month to require the shots once the Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine. In a memo Aug. 9, Austin said he’d seek the president’s approval to make the vaccine mandatory no later than mid-September, or immediately upon FDA licensure, “whichever comes first.” Kirby said the move is an effort to ensure the safety of service members. Concerns about the virus are especially acute in the military, where service members live and work closely together in barracks and on ships, increasing the risks of rapid spread.

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As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US advisers recommend a fall vaccination campaign
9 months ago

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US advisers recommend a fall vaccination campaign

The Independent  

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US to lift most federal Covid-19 vaccine mandates next week
1 year, 10 months ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration will end …

US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
1 year, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 …

Pentagon rescinds order making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for US troops
2 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon rescinds order making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for US troops

Firstpost  

US President Biden in August 2021 had ordered all 1.3 million active members of the US armed forces to get vaccinated against Covid-19 over the objections of Republicans. Military officials faced unanticipated resistance among troops to mandatory vaccines Washington: The Pentagon on Tuesday rescinded a controversial order by the Biden administration that required all members of the US armed forces …

Pentagon revokes order requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for US troops
2 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon revokes order requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for US troops

Hindustan Times  

The Pentagon on Tuesday rescinded a controversial Biden administration mandate requiring that all members of the U.S. armed forces be vaccinated against Covid-19. US President Joe Biden in August 2021 ordered all 1.3 million active members of the US armed forces to get vaccinated against Covid-19 over the objections of Republicans. ) US defense secretary Lloyd Austin said in a …

Pentagon drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
2 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate Tuesday, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated. That includes, he said, “the ability of commanders to consider, as appropriate, the individual immunization status of personnel in making deployment, assignment, and …

New Law Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For US Troops
2 years, 3 months ago

New Law Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For US Troops

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces around the world will no longer be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, after the mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden. The new law effectively ends those exemption requests, but questions remain about whether any limited …

New law ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US troops
2 years, 3 months ago

New law ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces around the world will no longer be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, after the mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden. Biden had opposed the Republican-backed provision, agreeing with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin that lifting the mandate was not …

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
2 years, 3 months ago

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members …

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
2 years, 3 months ago

Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense passed the Senate on Thursday and now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The effort had drawn fierce opposition from some environmental advocacy groups who worried it would accelerate fossil fuel projects …

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention. It’s time for us to recognize that and remove …

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The COVID-19 vaccine mandate …

Column: Rescinding the military’s COVID vaccine rule is the Democrats’ dumbest compromise in the lame-duck session
2 years, 3 months ago

Column: Rescinding the military’s COVID vaccine rule is the Democrats’ dumbest compromise in the lame-duck session

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wanted to keep the Pentagon’s COVID vaccine mandate, but Democrats gave up on it. — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Lifting the COVID vaccine mandate has been a Republican hobby horse since its inception. In a Dec. 4 appearance on Fox News, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, said that rescinding the mandate was a nonnegotiable demand for …

Keep COVID military vaccine mandate, U.S. Defense secretary says
2 years, 3 months ago

Keep COVID military vaccine mandate, U.S. Defense secretary says

LA Times  

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III introduces the B-21 Raider at Northrop Grumman in Palmdale last week. Austin said this weekend he supports keeping the military’s COVID vaccine requirement: “This mandate has kept people healthy.” Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the …

Panel votes to add COVID shots to recommended vaccinations
2 years, 5 months ago

Panel votes to add COVID shots to recommended vaccinations

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — COVID-19 shots should be added to the lists of recommended vaccinations for kids and adults, a panel of U.S. vaccine experts said Thursday. The panel’s unanimous decision has no immediate effect — COVID-19 shots already are recommended for virtually all Americans. Because the shots have already been recommended under emergency authorization for Americans older than 6 months, …

White House to encourage COVID boosters, flu shot this fall
2 years, 6 months ago

White House to encourage COVID boosters, flu shot this fall

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said …

Flying to the US? Soon you won’t need a COVID test
2 years, 9 months ago

Flying to the US? Soon you won’t need a COVID test

Al Jazeera  

The US had required travelers to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test if they were flying into the country. US President Joe Biden’s administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the US take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain …

Millions of COVID-19 shots ordered for kids under 5 in anticipation, White House says
2 years, 9 months ago

Millions of COVID-19 shots ordered for kids under 5 in anticipation, White House says

LA Times  

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 dose as soon as June 21 if regulators authorize the shots. Millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been ordered for very young children in anticipation of possible federal authorization of the shots next week, White House officials say. The government allowed pharmacies and states to …

The AP Interview: US ‘vulnerable’ to COVID without new shots
2 years, 10 months ago

The AP Interview: US ‘vulnerable’ to COVID without new shots

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha issued a dire warning Thursday that the U.S. will be increasingly vulnerable to the coronavirus this fall and winter if Congress doesn’t swiftly approve new funding for more vaccines and treatments. “That leaves a lot of us vulnerable.” Jha predicted that the next generation of vaccines, which are likely to be …

Administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
2 years, 11 months ago

Administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is taking steps to expand availability of the life-saving COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid, seeking to reassure doctors that there is ample supply for people at high risk of severe illness or death from the virus. “Paxlovid will be widely available everywhere in America,” said Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator. The …

Biden calls on Congress to increase Covid funding as he gets his fourth vaccine shot: ‘It’s not partisan, it’s medicine’
3 years ago

Biden calls on Congress to increase Covid funding as he gets his fourth vaccine shot: ‘It’s not partisan, it’s medicine’

The Independent  

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

Boeing drops COVID-19 requirement for US employees
3 years, 3 months ago

Boeing drops COVID-19 requirement for US employees

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aerospace giant Boeing said Friday …

Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine
3 years, 3 months ago

Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All of the U.S. military services have now begun disciplinary actions and discharges for troops who have refused to get the mandated coronavirus vaccine, officials said Thursday, with as many as 20,000 unvaccinated forces at risk of being removed from service. That’s the readiness concern — getting the vaccination rate as close to 100% as possible.” His comments …

Pentagon considering COVID-19 booster mandate for troops
3 years, 3 months ago

Pentagon considering COVID-19 booster mandate for troops

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Friday that there are “active discussions” within the department about making the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots mandatory for service members, even as thousands refuse or seek exemptions from the initial shot requirement. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said there have been no final decisions on the matter, but added that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin “absolutely …

Pushing COVID-19 boosters, Biden says ‘we need to be ready’
3 years, 3 months ago

Pushing COVID-19 boosters, Biden says ‘we need to be ready’

Associated Press  

— With rising numbers of COVID-19 cases predicted this winter, President Joe Biden on Thursday appealed for Americans to get their boosters and get behind his plan to tackle the new omicron variant through wider availability of vaccines and shots, but without new major restrictions on daily life. Biden wants to require private insurers to cover the cost of at-home …

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

Pentagon chief says Guard who refuse vaccine cannot train
3 years, 4 months ago

Pentagon chief says Guard who refuse vaccine cannot train

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status. In the memo, he instructed leaders of the military services Tuesday to publish guidance by next week on dealing with Guard members who fail to meet military medical readiness …

‘False sense of security’ around COVID vaccines: WHO
3 years, 4 months ago

‘False sense of security’ around COVID vaccines: WHO

Al Jazeera  

WHO chief says many vaccinated people wrongly think they no longer need to take other precautions against COVID. The chief of the World Health Organization has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over and that some people were falling into a “false sense of security” after being vaccinated against the virus. In a news briefing in Geneva on …

Air Force says nearly 8,500 miss deadline for COVID-19 shots
3 years, 4 months ago

Air Force says nearly 8,500 miss deadline for COVID-19 shots

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nearly 8,500 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force have missed the deadline for getting COVID-19 vaccinations, including 800 who flatly refused and nearly 5,000 with pending requests for a religious exemption, the Air Force said Wednesday. The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, …

US marks 200M COVID-19 shots shared with world
3 years, 5 months ago

US marks 200M COVID-19 shots shared with world

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Thursday donated its 200 millionth COVID-19 shot to help vaccinate the rest of the world, the White House announced. The Biden administration aims to lead a global vaccination campaign even as it rolls out boosters for domestic use, which critics say diverts doses from those who are in greater need around the world. “These 200 …

CDC supports expansion of COVID-19 booster rollout and mixing shots
3 years, 5 months ago

CDC supports expansion of COVID-19 booster rollout and mixing shots

LA Times  

Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and may choose a different company’s vaccine for that next shot, federal health officials said Thursday. Certain people who received Pfizer vaccinations months ago already are eligible for a booster, and now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says specific Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients qualify, too. Starting six months …

‘Covid vax for kids 5-11 will be at pediatric offices, schools once authorized’
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Covid vax for kids 5-11 will be at pediatric offices, schools once authorized’

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON : The Biden administration plans to make Covid-19 vaccines available to children ages 5-11 at more than 25,000 pediatric offices and primary care sites and at pharmacies and schools, should it be approved by federal regulators. White House officials said focusing on pediatricians and primary care offices will help build confidence among parents. “Kids have different needs than adults …

CDC vaccine advisers schedule meetings to discuss booster shots, vaccines for kids
3 years, 5 months ago

CDC vaccine advisers schedule meetings to discuss booster shots, vaccines for kids

CNN  

CNN — Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have planned two meetings in the coming weeks to discuss more Covid-19 vaccine boosters, as well as Pfizer’s application for emergency use authorization for its vaccine for children 5-11. “CDC’s independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices plans to meet on Wednesday and Thursday October 20-21 to discuss …

Pentagon mandates COVID-19 vaccine for civilian workers
3 years, 5 months ago

Pentagon mandates COVID-19 vaccine for civilian workers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — All civilians who work for the Defense Department and the military services must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22, under new guidelines released Monday. A memo signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks on Friday said the new mandate is in line with the presidential directive issued last month requiring federal agencies to implement vaccine requirements. …

Top Biden official held calls with airline executives to push for employee vaccine mandates
3 years, 5 months ago

Top Biden official held calls with airline executives to push for employee vaccine mandates

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 response coordinator is having discussions with the leaders of several major airlines about vaccine requirements for employees, according to a source familiar with the talks. Jeff Zients, the White House official leading the Biden administration’s response to the pandemic, has urged the CEOs to act sooner rather than later when it comes to mandating …

The Latest: More US airlines requiring employee vaccinations
3 years, 5 months ago

The Latest: More US airlines requiring employee vaccinations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ___ MORE ON THE PANDEMIC: — California to require …

American, other airlines will require employee vaccinations
3 years, 5 months ago

American, other airlines will require employee vaccinations

Associated Press  

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are joining United Airlines in requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, as the Biden administration steps up pressure on major U.S. carriers to require the shots. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker told employees late Friday that the airline is still working on details, but “it is clear that team members who choose to …

US CDC backs COVID-19 boosters for at-risk workers, elderly
3 years, 6 months ago

US CDC backs COVID-19 boosters for at-risk workers, elderly

Al Jazeera  

Agency’s director overruled its own panel in recommending boosters for people who face high risk of infection at work. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for individuals at high risk of exposure because of their jobs, in a move that overrules the recommendation by its own panel of health experts. …

FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
3 years, 6 months ago

FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

Associated Press  

The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk from the virus as the Food and Drug Administration signed off on the targeted use of extra shots. FDA acting commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock said in a statement that the FDA authorization would allow for boosters in …

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes booster dose for people 65 and up
3 years, 6 months ago

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes booster dose for people 65 and up

CNN  

CNN — The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it would grant emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in people 65 and older, people at high risk of severe disease and people whose jobs put them at risk of infection. “After considering the totality of the available scientific evidence and the deliberations of our …

CDC panel tackles who needs booster shot of COVID vaccine
3 years, 6 months ago

CDC panel tackles who needs booster shot of COVID vaccine

LA Times  

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel began meeting Wednesday to decide who should get COVID-19 booster shots and when. Much of the discussion at the meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices focused on the possibility of a scaled-back booster program targeted to older people or perhaps healthcare workers. “I want to highlight that in …

FDA advisers first rejected Pfizer’s booster application – but then voted to recommend a third shot for certain Americans
3 years, 6 months ago

FDA advisers first rejected Pfizer’s booster application – but then voted to recommend a third shot for certain Americans

CNN  

CNN — Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted unanimously to recommend emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s booster shot six months after full vaccination in Americans 65 and older as well as those at high risk of severe Covid-19. Three reports published Wednesday supporting the argument that people may need a booster dose of Pfizer’s Covid-19 …

Key parts of Biden’s plan to confront delta variant surge
3 years, 6 months ago

Key parts of Biden’s plan to confront delta variant surge

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden has unveiled a new “action plan” plan to confront the COVID-19 surge that’s being driven by the spread of the delta variant. It mandates vaccines for federal workers and contractors and certain health care workers, requires employees at companies with 100 or more workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly, lays the groundwork for a booster shot …

Key parts of Biden’s plan to confront delta variant surge
3 years, 6 months ago

Key parts of Biden’s plan to confront delta variant surge

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has unveiled a new “action plan” plan to confront the COVID-19 surge that’s being driven by the spread of the delta variant. It mandates vaccines for federal workers and contractors and certain health care workers, requires employees at companies with 100 or more workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly, lays the groundwork for a …

Pentagon says U.S. troops must get COVID vaccinations ASAP
3 years, 7 months ago

Pentagon says U.S. troops must get COVID vaccinations ASAP

LA Times  

A U.S. serviceman receives a vaccination at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in 2021. Military troops must immediately begin to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.” More than 800,000 service members have yet to get their shots, according to Pentagon data. “After careful consultation with …

What does full approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine mean?
3 years, 7 months ago

What does full approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine mean?

India TV News  

It means Pfizer’s shot for people 16 and older has now undergone the same rigorous testing and regulatory review as dozens of other long-established vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. were initially rolled out under the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization, which allows the agency to speed the availability of medical products during public health emergencies. Under the …

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