Economics

ANALYIS: Why We Can’t Turn the Corner on Covid

Mon, 2021-09-06 14:47 — mike kraft

Why We Can’t Turn the Corner on Covid After a hot vax summer that wasn’t, it’s clearer than ever that there will be no easy end to the pandemic. Joanne Kenen POLITICO

The summer of 2021 began with such promise. On Memorial Day, the traditional start of summer, many Americans thought that the worst of Covid might be over, that masks were out and hugs (or more) might be in. But that optimism has yielded to a more somber and uncertain Labor Day as hot vax summer turned into hot spot autumn.

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U.S. to invest $3 billion in COVID-19 vaccine supply chain -White House

Thu, 2021-09-02 19:22 — mike kraft

U.S. to invest $3 bln in COVID-19 vaccine supply chain -White House official The U.S. plans to invest $3 billion in the vaccine supply chain as it continues to work to position itself as a leading supplier of vaccines for the world, a top U.S. health official said on Thursday. Carl O'donnell,Lisa Lambert Reuters

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U.S still has not distributed tens of billions of dollars in pandemic aid for hospitals and nursing homes

Thu, 2021-09-02 09:47 — mike kraft

Tens of billions of dollars in pandemic aid for hospitals and nursing homes not distributed The Biden administration has not handed out additional provider-relief money designated by Congress last year. Amy Goldstein Washington Post

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Americans about equally split on whether vaccination and/or mask manadates would make them more likely to dine in restaurants

Wed, 2021-09-01 19:53 — mike kraft

1 in 3 Americans says a COVID-19 vaccine mandate would deter them from dining in a restaurant But the same proportion said a vaccine mandate would actually make them more likely to eat out, according to a National Restaurant Association survey. Grace Dean YahooNews

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OPINION: Expanding the domestic public health supply chain is a matter of national security

Fri, 2021-08-27 18:05 — mike kraft

Why the U.S. needs to expand its domestic public health supply chain Expanding the domestic supply chain for public health materials will strengthen national security and improve the U.S. economy. Patrick Skerrett STAT

One of the many hard lessons learned from Covid-19 has been that a robust and resilient domestic public health industrial base is essential to the health and security of the United States.

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ITEMS: Superspreaders, tests, European and Australian demonstrations

Sat, 2021-08-21 21:57 — mike kraft

Euro 2020 final at Wembley was a "superspreader" event The Euro 2020 soccer final between England and Italy in July was a "superspreader" event due to the level of COVID-19 infection found in or around London's Wembley Stadium on the day, according to official data published on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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Tight U.S. labor market impediment to vaccine mandates

Fri, 2021-08-20 09:49 — mike kraft

Your boss wants to make you get the vaccine. The labor shortage is stopping them At Kevin Smith's home health care agency in Massachusetts, only 52% of his 400 staff members have been vaccinated. He'd like to order them all to get the shot, but he says he can't risk a mass exodus. Chris Isidore, CNN Business CNN

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Lack of paid time off undermines U.S. vaccine campaign --surveys, policy experts

Tue, 2021-08-17 11:02 — mike kraft

America’s failure to pay workers time off undermines vaccine campaign, according to surveys, policy experts Eli Rosenberg, Jeff Stein Washington Post

As federal policymakers search for ways to boost America’s vaccination rates, a lack of paid sick leave is playing a role in deterring low-wage workers from taking time off to get vaccinated, according to surveys and policy experts.

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Administration raises food stamp benefits by historic 27%

Mon, 2021-08-16 21:03 — mike kraft

Historic increase in food stamp benefits is on the way | CNN Politics Food stamp benefits will jump 27% above pre-pandemic levels, on average, starting in October -- the largest increase in the program's history, the Biden administration announced Monday. Tami Luhby

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More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines

Thu, 2021-08-05 16:04 — Naomisfreeman

More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines Tyson Foods and Microsoft announce that all employees will need to show proof of vaccination. CIDRAP

According to the Associated Press, the Springfield, Arkansas, company will offer a $200 bonus for all front-line workers who receive a vaccine. So far, only half of Tyson employees are vaccinated against COVID-19. . .

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