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Jordan receives 2nd batch of China-donated Sinopharm vaccines
© Provided by Xinhua AMMAN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Jordan on Thursday received the second batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by the Chinese government. A handover ceremony was held at a vaccination center in the capital Amman, attended by
Egypt receives new batch of China-donated Sinovac vaccines
© Provided by Xinhua China has so far donated four batches of COVID-19 vaccines to Egypt and also localized the production of the
Vaccine rules for large businesses, hospitals and federal contractors to take effect Jan. 4
Union Leader | 2021-11-05, 01:34
More than half of New Hampshire workers — people who work for companies with over 100 employees — will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get weekly tests, and nearly everyone who works for hospitals and federal contractors will be required to
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
Published Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 | 6:13 p.m. Updated 12 minutes ago 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
Rodgers ‘audible’ on vaccine not the right call | Opinion
Cascade Business News | 2021-11-05, 01:33
By JIM LITKE There are some potentially serious problems with the “unvaccinated-Aaron Rodgers-has-COVID-19” story, so let’s get the funny business out of the way first. When reporters asked the Packers quarterback back in August whether he’d been vaccinated,
The federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate goes into effect Jan. 4. Here's how it affects Iowans.
Ames Tribune | 2021-11-05, 01:32
Workers at businesses with more than 100 employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing starting Jan. 4, under a new federal rule released Thursday. The new details immediately prompted an outcry from Republican leaders in Iowa who oppose
Experts weigh in on vaccines, mandates and community health. Here's what they had to say.
Recordnet | 2021-11-05, 01:29
Stockton and San Joaquin County residents remain hesitant about getting vaccinated. In Stockton 74.1% of the eligible population is fully vaccinated, and 60.9% in the county , according to San Joaquin County Public Health Service’s data report. The
Amid confusion, Alabama House passes COVID-19 vaccine exemption bill
The Gadsden Times | 2021-11-05, 01:29
The Alabama Legislature Thursday moved closer to final approval of a bill that would require businesses to allow employees exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine. The bill, part of a broader GOP attack on a federal vaccine plan intended to prevent future surges
Florida Gov. DeSantis sues Biden over vaccine mandates for businesses
News Chief | 2021-11-05, 01:26
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Florida is suing to block the newly released Biden administration rule that larger employers assure their workers are vaccinated or undergoing frequent testing for COVID-19. The Republican governor
LAFD union says vaccine mandate could lead to public safety threat
The Los Angeles firefighters union warned Thursday of service delays if the city loses firefighters because of a mandate requiring its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112 President Freddy Escobar said
Newsom and guards challenge vaccine mandates at prisons, warning of staff departures
Eagle-Tribune | 2021-11-05, 01:25
LOS ANGELES — With COVID-19 vaccine mandates growing across California, opponents in law enforcement are warning that their ranks would rather quit or retire than get their shots. And the state’s prison guards and staff have an unusual ally: Gov. Gavin Newsom,
Health department, MU Health Care plan child COVID-19 vaccination events
Columbia Daily Tribune | 2021-11-05, 01:23
Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services says it plans to begin school-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics the week of Nov. 15 at some Boone County schools. Following Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Stephens College announces 91% vaccination rate
Columbia Daily Tribune | 2021-11-05, 01:23
Stephens College announced Thursday it has achieved a 91% vaccination rate for COVID-19, citing a strong sense of community in achieving that goal. The data comes from campus vaccination
Can they do that? Q&A with a legal expert on new federal vaccine mandates and ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune | 2021-11-05, 01:23
The Biden administration on Thursday announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employers with 100 or more workers, hospital and health care employees and federal contractors. Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Florida is suing to block the rules. He called the
New federal vaccination requirements likely to fuel Florida debate
Sarasota Herald-Tribune | 2021-11-05, 01:23
TALLAHASSEE -- The Biden administration Thursday moved forward with COVID-19 vaccination requirements for employees of large businesses and health-care workers, adding fuel to a debate that will be on display in Florida during a special legislative session
B.C. aims for higher vaccine rates among health-care workers
VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says health authoritiesare speaking with each worker who has chosen not to get vaccinated in hopes of changing their minds, and the highest number of those employees are in the Interior region, where overall
COVID-19 vaccination options for children ages 5-11 are available in Chatham county
Pittsboro, NC – On Tuesday, November 2, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that all children ages 5-11 years old receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This decision was based on strong evidence showing the Pfizer COVID-19
Japan Continues to Use Vaccines, Not Ivermectin, to Fight COVID-19
SciCheck Digest More than 70% of Japan’s population has received the COVID-19 vaccines, and the government is moving ahead with a booster shot in December. But a conservative radio host in the U.S. falsely claimed, “Japan drops vax rollout, goes to
Workers face Jan. 4 deadline as Biden rolls out COVID-19 vaccine rules for large businesses
Wellsville Daily Reporter | 2021-11-05, 01:20
WASHINGTON – Workers at larger businesses will have to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4, 2022, or face regular testing under new federal rules being released Thursday. Workers who choose the testing option may have to bear the cost. They also
Clarification Sought on Vaccine Mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Nov. 4 issued an interim final rule mandating that private companies with 100 or more employees ensure that their workers are COVID-19 vaccinated, or if not, are tested at least weekly. ...
Santa Clara County Rolls Out Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to San Jose Schools
Santa Clara County launched its first of many on-campus vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 on Thursday at Katherine R. Smith Elementary School in San Jose. County officials said dozens of school clinics will open within the next few weeks, the first
Ask SAM: What is the booster dose for the Moderna vaccine?
Winston-Salem Journal | 2021-11-05, 01:13
Q: If I got the two doses of Pfizer vaccine and wanted to get a Moderna shot as a booster, would I receive a full dose or a half dose? The people who got Moderna originally only get the half dose. F.W. Answer: According to information from Novant Health, the
Proof of full vaccination now required at bars in L.A. County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s vaccine mandate now requires bars and similar establishments across the county to verify full vaccination of all patrons and employees prior to entry indoors. This includes bars, wineries, breweries,
COVID-19 vaccines down to age 5 now available
After they received the go ahead from the Utah Department of Health, the Tooele County Health Department opened up appointments this week for children ages 5 to 11 to receive the Pfizer COVID-19. Vaccine. The Pfizer dose for children is 10 micrograms,
Federal vaccine mandate impacts local companies
The Paducah Sun | 2021-11-05, 01:09
PADUCAH — Companies in the Paducah area will be directly impacted by a new federal vaccine mandate. The Biden administration announced details Thursday morning for the vaccination policy. It's a further extension of what was released a couple months ago
American Airlines Donates Flights To Nashville Vaccine Promotion
A campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in and around Nashville has received a boost after American Airlines donated a pair of return tickets from Nashville to anywhere on American’s network. American Airlines has donated two flight tickets to
Do you need a booster shot to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
Nearly 98% of San Francisco city employees are considered fully vaccinated — for now. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said at a news conference recently that the definition of “fully
Biden Vaccine Mandate comes in the form of an emergency temporary standard from OSHA
Employers now have the highly anticipated details of the Biden administration's rule that will require large employers to either mandate the
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds promises 'immediate' legal action against Biden administration's vaccine mandate for larger workplaces
News-Press Now | 2021-11-05, 01:03
Nov. 4—DES MOINES — A defiant Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday promised "immediate" legal action over a Biden administration rule requiring larger businesses to have their employees get COVID-19 vaccinations or face regular workplace testing. "President Biden is
Covid-19: US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
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
Centre of Italy's anti-vaccine protests is now a Covid-19 hotspot
TRIESTE, ITALY (NYTIMES) - When Italy introduced Europe's toughest and most expansive health pass last month, the north-eastern port city of Trieste became the epicentre of protests as vaccine skeptics marched alongside dock workers who shouted that the
CPS cancels all classes Nov. 12 for ‘Vaccine Awareness Day’
Eun Sem Kil, left, comforts her son Enzo Garcia, 6, center, while Marco Reyes a Medical Assistant with Esperanza Health Centers applies a bandage to Enzo’s arm after receiving a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, at a Esperanza vaccination site located at
Good Afternoon, News: Delay in Kid Vaccines, Harney County Would Rather Be In Idaho, and ...
by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Justice Department takes Texas to court over Republican efforts to suppress the vote. BackyardProduction / iStock / Getty Images The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe
Labor secretary to states suing over Biden employer vaccine mandate: Read the rules
Killeen Daily Herald | 2021-11-05, 00:53
WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said Thursday that the federal government has “every right” to impose a vaccine requirement on private businesses to help with workplace safety. State attorneys general who immediately announced lawsuits against the
Jordan received 2nd batch of China-donated Sinopharm vaccines
AMMAN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Jordan on Thursday received the second batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by the Chinese government. A handover ceremony was held at a vaccination center in the capital Amman, attended by Chinese
Media Statement Regarding Larimer County Optional Vaccine Verified Facility and Event Program
Kori Wilford | Larimer County We realize that we failed to clearly communicate information about the optional Vaccine Verified Facility and Event Program to our businesses and the community. We hope to clarify any ongoing confusion, and we are dedicated to
House Republicans advance vaccine exemptions
The Dispatch | 2021-11-05, 00:42
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday advanced legislation to prevent companies from firing workers who claim a religious or medical exemption to COVID-19 vaccination mandates — with lawmakers taking opposing views on whether
States sue to block vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Rapid City Journal | 2021-11-05, 00:35
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's attorney general pushed back Thursday against President Joe Biden's coronavirus vaccination mandate for private employers, filing a lawsuit claiming the requirement amounts to government overreach. The suit, filed in federal
SPANISH SPEAKING DOCTOR SPEAKS OUT MRNA VACCINE ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS
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CentraCare will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11 years old Monday
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-11-05, 00:25
Nov. 4—CentraCare announced it will soon
Column: Rodgers 'audible' on vaccine not the right call
Log Cabin Democrat | 2021-11-05, 00:24
There are some potentially serious problems with the “unvaccinated-Aaron Rodgers-has-COVID-19” story, so let’s get the funny business out of the way first. When reporters asked the Green Bay Packers quarterback back in August whether he’d been vaccinated, he
'We have had enough': DeSantis will sue Biden over workplace vaccine mandates
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Northwest Arkansas vaccination clinics planned for kids ages 5-11
Several local school districts and organizations are hosting pediatric covid-19 vaccine clinics now that the vaccines have been approved for children ages 5 to 11. Northwest Arkansas Council is hosting a large-scale vaccination event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
95.7 per cent of adult population in Malaysia fully vaccinated
COVID-19 95.7 per cent of adult population in Malaysia fully vaccinated " data-media=""> 04/11/2021 10:56 AM KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 -- A total of 22,409,335 individuals or 95.7 per cent of the adult population in the country have completed their COVID-19
Anti-vaccine signs posted at Sask. hospital an 'attack' on health-care workers: nurses union
Numerous anti-vaccine posters that
White House says big businesses must mandate vaccines or require testing by Jan. 4, regardless ...
The Bryan Eagle | 2021-11-05, 00:17
Companies with more than 100 employees will have to ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly for the virus under new rules announced Thursday by the Biden administration that will affect around 80 million workers
Ready for winter: Keep yourself and others safe by getting vaccinated against flu and Covid-19
As the party season fast approaches, many of us are making elaborate plans to eat, drink and be merry to make up for last year's damp squib of celebrations. But as we get together with friends and family, we have to remember we're not only still in the middle
Denver Health School-Based Centers Offer COVID Vaccination Clinics For Children 5 And Up
– There are School-Based Health Clinics within Denver Public Schools that
Biden mandates vaccinations or tests at large companies by Jan. 4
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 a new federal mandate. The new requirements are the Biden administration’s
Health care, business sectors react to COVID-19 vaccine requirements
Mankato Free Press | 2021-11-05, 00:11
MANKATO — Most health workers in the Mankato area will have until Jan. 4 to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to new federal requirements. ...
Victoria Covid vaccination rate by postcode: check the percentages in your suburb – interactive map
Newly released data from the state government shows the vaccine rollout by area. Check the Covid-19 vaccine rates for first and second dose by postcode Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updates Vic restrictions ; Vic hotspots Australia vaccine rollout
Former Washington State coach appeals firing over vaccine
Finger Lakes Times | 2021-11-05, 00:03
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Attorneys for former Washington State coach Nick Rolovich sent a letter to the university appealing his firing for refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine, contending school officials did not conduct a fair process to determine whether he
GOP state officials push back on employer vaccine mandate
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican state officials reacted with swift rebukes Thursday to President Joe Biden’s newly detailed mandate for private employers to require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, threatening a wave of lawsuits and other
Gov McMaster calls federal vaccine mandate illegal overreach
The Post and Courier | 2021-11-05, 00:02
COLUMBIA — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday issued an executive order keeping his cabinet agencies from enforcing a federal mandate requiring companies with more than 100 employees to either have their workers vaccinated or
COVID-19: No vaccine mandate for Vancouver school staff
The Vancouver School Board says it will not mandate COVID-19 vaccines for teachers and other staff. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Vancouver School Board chair Carmen Cho made the announcement
When pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are expected in the Mid-Willamette Valley
Albany Democrat Herald | 2021-11-05, 00:00
Troy Shinn , Joanna Mann Pediatric doses of COVID-19 vaccines got the green light this week, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to secure a dose right away. Local health care organizations and hospital networks are telling people that demand for these
Business Highlights: Vaccine mandates, women in workforce
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-05, 00:00
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4 NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly. The new
Michele Bever: COVID-19 vaccines are an important step to protect young children
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-05, 00:00
Earlier this week, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices unanimously recommended Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11 years old. This is good news for many parents who have been anxiously awaiting approval of a vaccine to protect
Warren, Washington counties kick off vaccination campaign
The Post-Star | 2021-11-04, 23:59
Warren and Washington counties on Thursday formally announced their new educational campaign designed to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. The counties, partnering with Glens Falls Hospital and Hudson Headwaters Health Network, are working to highlight
OSHA's Vaccine Mandate Overkill
Covid cases and hospitalization have blessedly plunged since the summer Delta surge as more
B.C. health officials asked, is immunity from infection better than from the COVID-19 vaccine?
"It varies depending on your own immune system, it varies depending on how severe the infection was. With some people who have a very mild infection, it doesn't stimulate the cell-mediated response of their immunity." ...
White House Announces January 4 Deadline for OSHA Rule Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing for Large Employers
Johnson City Press | 2021-11-04, 23:49
WILMINGTON, N.C., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Large businesses with more than 100 employees now have just eight weeks to comply with COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandates or face massive fines. In , the Biden administration provided details on a January 4
Idaho to join lawsuit against US mandate for vaccines, tests
BOISE — Idaho will join a multistate lawsuit against the Biden administration over an emergency rule mandating that employers with more than 100 workers require COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing, Republican Gov. Brad Little said Thursday. Little said
New West pharmacy faces class-action lawsuit over alleged reuse of COVID-19 vaccine syringes
A New Westminster pharmacy is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit over allegations that it reused syringes to administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients in the summer. The lawsuit, filed in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver Oct. 13, arises from
How will U.S. COVID vaccine mandate affect Bay Area, California?
The U.S. Labor Department Thursday put teeth into President Biden’s pledge of a vaccine mandate for employees at the nation’s large private companies, giving employers until Jan. 4 to ensure their workers are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or
Biden administration sets Jan. 4 deadline for health care workers to be fully vaccinated
The Gainesville Sun | 2021-11-04, 23:44
Thursday morning, the Biden administration released new rules for a federal COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers, affecting over 17 million employees across the U.S. The mandate applies to health care facilities participating in the Medicare
Gainesville and Alachua County companies hesitant to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Gainesville Sun | 2021-11-04, 23:44
COVID-19 mandates — be they wearing masks or getting vaccinated — have been the divisive flashpoint nationwide for lawsuits, protests, raucous school board and local government meetings and the cleaving of families. Which may be why some Alachua
New York City reaches agreement with some unions on Covid-19 vaccine mandate
NEW YORK (REUTERS) - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration and unions representing over 70,000 workers reached a deal on Thursday (Nov 4) on a Covid-19 vaccine mandate, including on exemption requests and leave policies. New York City's
White House Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Large Firms, Health Care Workers
The White House on Thursday released new
Baltimore to begin youth vaccination clinics next week for children 5-11
Carroll County Times | 2021-11-04, 23:38
Baltimore will begin holding youth coronavirus vaccination clinics to vaccinate children ages 5-11 following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the vaccine, city officials announced Thursday. The clinics, like many the city has held previously
Emergent BioSolutions, operator of troubled Baltimore facility, ends contract with federal government to produce COVID vaccines
Carroll County Times | 2021-11-04, 23:37
The specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer that operates the troubled Baltimore facility where millions of Johnson & Johnson vaccines went to waste this year planned to announce Thursday the end of its involvement in a federal program that prepares for and
NM pediatricians encourage vaccines for kids 5 to 11
But her parents can now plan something more festive. Phoebe Behrmann, who’s 5 and medically fragile, is set to get a child-sized dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this month, opening up the possibility of holiday celebrations with extended family. “To
People Hold Protest in San Jose Against Vaccine Mandates as Part of Worldwide Walkout
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Nearly 100 people gathered in front of San Jose City Hall on Nov. 3 to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to
Ontario County Public Health: COVID-19 vaccine clinics for elementary aged kids set
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-11-04, 23:30
HOPEWELL — Ontario County Public Health has scheduled two drive-thru pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinics for those ages 5 to 11 years old. The first is from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Ontario County Highway Office, 2930 ...
Report: Aaron Rodgers 'Furious' With NFL Leaking His Vaccination Status
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has not spoken to media since it was revealed
Kids say why they're excited to get COVID vaccine on first day of eligibility for ...
The Providence Journal | 2021-11-04, 23:29
CRANSTON — Nine-year-old twins Juliana and Landon Cherwinski arrived promptly at the appointed hour, 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Accompanied by their father, they went to the registration area at the state-run COVID vaccination site at Sockanosset Cross
US mandates vaccines for larger employers by Jan. 4; move prompts opposition
Reflector | 2021-11-04, 23:27
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
New Mexico GOP leaders concerned about US vaccine mandate
Atlantic City | 2021-11-04, 23:26
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico already has among the highest U.S. unemployment rates and state Republican legislative leaders said Thursday that they fear President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing for large employers could do
4 NYC unions ink deal on vaccinations; fire unions push back
Hastings Tribune | 2021-11-04, 23:24
NEW YORK (AP) — Many government workers who have defied New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate won't be fired and will even keep getting paid, for now, if they've applied for a religious exemption under a labor deal announced Thursday. The agreement, similar
Overnight Health Care — Biden unveils January vaccine deadline
Welcome to Thursday's Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup. The 97-year-old mayor of Tinton Falls, N.J., proved you’re never too old to run for
How the CDC Defines Being Immunized Versus Being Vaccinated
Though the agency notes the terms are often used interchangeably, there are slight differences between being "immunized" and being "vaccinated." ...
COVID In Colorado: Demand High For Vaccines For Ages 5-11
– Demand is high for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for kids in many Colorado counties, showing that many parents across the state are eager to get their kids vaccinated. Jefferson County Public Health officials say in the first two days they’ve already
Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Lawsuit Against President Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Florida joins lawsuit with Georgia, Alabama against OSHA ABOVE VIDEO: Florida stands up against another unconstitutional vaccine mandate from the Biden Administration. (FOX
San Francisco rolls out COVID vaccines to children ages 5-11 in hardest-hit neighborhoods
The San Francisco Department of Public Health has 12,300 doses of the pediatric version of the COVID-19 vaccine and said it is beginning to give the shots to children in neighborhoods hardest-hit by the virus by appointment only starting Thursday. The
L.A. won’t immediately ticket businesses that violate strict vaccine mandate rules
Los Angeles city officials are set to implement some of the nation’s strictest COVID-19 vaccine verification rules next week, but they don’t plan to immediately cite or fine those who run afoul of the new regulations. While crackdowns in the Bay Area against
Some worry about staff shortages as Minnesota prepares for federal vaccine mandate
ST. PAUL — Following news on Thursday that a federal vaccine or testing mandate would take effect on Jan. 4, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state was beginning to work with businesses with 100 or more employees to make sure they understood the policy. Walz
Cherokee Nation offering pediatric vaccine to children
Tahlequah Daily Press | 2021-11-04, 23:15
The Cherokee Nation is now offering the Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11 at all its tribal health center locations. This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved a
'Please be patient': It's not easy for Kansas City area kids to get a COVID vaccine
News-Press Now | 2021-11-04, 23:14
Nov. 4—Johnson County's health department received its first batch of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 on Wednesday. By lunchtime Thursday, all the appointments for the first round next week were filled. Children's Mercy hosts its first
McMaster, Wilson say South Carolina will fight Biden’s vaccination order
News-Press Now | 2021-11-04, 23:14
(The Center Square) – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Thursday he will issue an executive order prohibiting cabinet agencies from enforcing COVID-19 vaccination mandates after the federal government ordered companies with more than 100 employees to
COVID-19 and flu shot vaccination clinics for children scheduled in Las Cruces
COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics will take place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the�Las Cruces Public Health Office, 1170 N. Solano Drive. ...
Coronavirus: 64% of Orange County is fully vaccinated with 292 new cases reported Nov. 4
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-11-04, 23:11
Nov. 4—The OC Health Care Agency reported 292 new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, Nov. 4, increasing the cumulative total since tracking began in the county to 306,274. There have been 3,643 new infections reported in the last 14 ...
NYC kids ages 5-11 eligible for $100 bonus to get COVID-19 vaccine: ‘It buys a ...
Finger Lakes Times | 2021-11-04, 23:10
With vaccine incentives like these, who needs allowance? Children between the ages of 5 and 11 are eligible to receive $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. The kids will need to have their parent or
Federal judge denies request by 25 Spokane firefighters to get jobs back after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
A Spokane federal judge on Thursday denied the request of more than two dozen city firefighters who were seeking an order restoring them to their jobs. “The public interest the city has put forth to prevent death certainly outweighs the public interest
Vaccination rate at Stephens College surpasses 90%
Columbia Missourian | 2021-11-04, 23:08
Stephens College has achieved a 91% COVID-19 vaccination rate among�employees and students, while continuing to mandate masks in classrooms and communal areas.� The statistic is based on campus vaccination records and self-reported
COVID could face a faster demise if more kids get vaccinated
The latest, best hope of bringing COVID-19 to heel throughout the state depends on Ohioans who, for the most part, can tell people how old they are with the fingers on both of their hands. Ohioans ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to get vaccinated against the
New York City reaches agreement with some unions on vaccine mandate
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) -New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration and unions representing over 70,000 workers reached a deal on Thursday on a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, including on exemption requests and leave policies. New York
Regional health co-ordinator accused of denying vaccine funding to Kura Kaupapa Māori
Health officials are being accused of holding out on cash that would help a West Auckland Māori school boost Covid-19 vaccinations in their local community. Low vaccination rates have made Māori among the most vulnerable across Aotearoa, with community leaders
Safe to vaccinate children, Fijian parents told
Parents in Fiji have been assured it's safe for their children to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. The government's assurance comes amid reports some parents are concerned about the effects of the vaccine on children, with the rollout having recently extended to
