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Judge blocks Biden federal worker vaccine mandate; DOJ plans to appeal
Vaccine
Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show
The studies echo previous research that available vaccines are less effective against omicron, but also that boosters significantly improve protection.
Nation World
Starbucks reverses course on vaccine mandate
Starbucks said earlier this month it would require its 228,000 U.S. employees to be vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID test requirement.
Nation World
Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia as questions arise over French Open
The tennis star ran afoul of Australia's strict COVID-19 rules in what quickly became a widely watched international legal fight.
Coronavirus
Here's how to request free COVID tests starting next week
Americans shouldn’t expect a rapid turn-around on the orders and will need to plan ahead and request tests well before they meet guidelines for when to use a test.
Business
Business won't be fined for vaccine-or-test mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Fines from OSHA could have ranged from more than $10,000 per violation to more than $100,000 per violation.
Vaccine
Kids' low COVID-19 vaccination rates called a 'gut punch'
Severe winter storms and the holidays are being partly blamed for the slow uptake of the vaccine in children. Concerns of parents are a factor, too.
Coronavirus
Which cities, states have mask or vaccine mandates?
If you're traveling to these areas, you'll need to mask up indoors.
Coronavirus
Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in US and Britain
Experts warn weeks or months of misery still lie ahead for COVID-19 patients and overwhelmed hospitals even if the drop-off comes to pass.
Vaccine
Pfizer CEO says omicron COVID vaccine will be ready by March
U.S. officials have held off on saying whether they believe a new omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine will be necessary, instead urging all to get boosters.
Local Politics
Iowa labor commissioner says state won't enforce vaccine mandate for businesses
Roberts' announcement came as the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the Biden administration has the authority to impose that mandate.
Vaccine
Iowa labor commissioner says state won't enforce vaccine mandate for businesses
Roberts' announcement came as the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the Biden administration has the authority to impose that mandate.
Vaccine
Booster shots needed against omicron, CDC studies show
The studies echo previous research that available vaccines are less effective against omicron, but also that boosters significantly improve protection.
Nation World
Starbucks reverses course on vaccine mandate
Starbucks said earlier this month it would require its 228,000 U.S. employees to be vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID test requirement.
Nation World
Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia as questions arise over French Open
The tennis star ran afoul of Australia's strict COVID-19 rules in what quickly became a widely watched international legal fight.
Coronavirus
Here's how to request free COVID tests starting next week
Americans shouldn’t expect a rapid turn-around on the orders and will need to plan ahead and request tests well before they meet guidelines for when to use a test.
Business
Business won't be fined for vaccine-or-test mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Fines from OSHA could have ranged from more than $10,000 per violation to more than $100,000 per violation.
Vaccine
Kids' low COVID-19 vaccination rates called a 'gut punch'
Severe winter storms and the holidays are being partly blamed for the slow uptake of the vaccine in children. Concerns of parents are a factor, too.
Coronavirus
Which cities, states have mask or vaccine mandates?
If you're traveling to these areas, you'll need to mask up indoors.
Coronavirus
Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in US and Britain
Experts warn weeks or months of misery still lie ahead for COVID-19 patients and overwhelmed hospitals even if the drop-off comes to pass.
Vaccine
Pfizer CEO says omicron COVID vaccine will be ready by March
U.S. officials have held off on saying whether they believe a new omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine will be necessary, instead urging all to get boosters.
Local Politics
Iowa labor commissioner says state won't enforce vaccine mandate for businesses
Roberts' announcement came as the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the Biden administration has the authority to impose that mandate.
Vaccine
Iowa labor commissioner says state won't enforce vaccine mandate for businesses
Roberts' announcement came as the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether the Biden administration has the authority to impose that mandate.
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