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Mask requirements are ending in some medical facilities.

Thu, 2023-05-04 19:03 — mike kraft

Masks come off in the last refuge for mandates: The doctor’s office Some infectious-disease specialists have concluded that universal masking is no longer essential in medical settings, a stark return to pre-covid life. Fenit Nirappil Washington Post

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U.S. COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, int'l travelers to end May 11

Wed, 2023-05-03 11:40 — mike kraft

COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, international travelers to end May 11 - UPI.com The Biden administration has announced plans to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week for federal employees, international travelers, Head Start educators and CMS-certified healthcare facilities. UPI

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Dr. Fauci reflects on missteps, successes of the US Covid-19 pandemic response

Tue, 2023-04-25 17:54 — mike kraft

Fauci reflects on missteps, successes of the US Covid-19 pandemic response | CNN Since Dr. Anthony Fauci retired late last year as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, effectively ending his role as America's Doctor during the Covid-19 public health emergency, he has been reflecting in a series of new interviews on the missteps -- and missed opportunities -- that characterized the pandemic response. Brenda Goodman CNN

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U.S. court rules that Biden's COVID vaccine mandate rule for federal contractors was valid.

Wed, 2023-04-19 17:25 — mike kraft

Biden's COVID vaccine rule for federal contractors was valid, US court rules President Joe Biden had the power to require employees of federal contractors to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday, throwing out a judge's ruling that had blocked the mandate in Arizona. Daniel Wiessner Reuters

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California church must pay $1.2M for breaking COVID rules, judge rules

Fri, 2023-04-14 13:41 — mike kraft

California church must pay $1.2M for breaking COVID rules SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A California church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large, unmasked religious services must pay $1.2 million in fines, a judge has ruled. AP NEWS

Calvary Chapel in San Jose was fined last week for ignoring Santa Clara County’s mask-wearing rules between November 2020 and June 2021. ...

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New Hampshire hospitals begin dropping mask mandates as COVID-19 numbers decrease

Wed, 2023-04-12 10:15 — mike kraft

New Hampshire hospitals begin dropping mask mandates as COVID-19 numbers decrease Dartmouth Health is joining several other healthcare facilities in New Hampshire and across the country that have started to drop their mask mandates. Arielle Mitropoulos WMUR

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Florida Legislature Committee passes bill to ban mask, COVID testing rules by businesses

Tue, 2023-04-11 10:49 — mike kraft

Florida seeks to ban mask, COVID testing rules by businesses A House committee on Monday approved a bill that would prohibit businesses and government agencies from requiring people to take COVID-19 tests or wear masks, Orlando Sentinel

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Biden signs bill ending U.S formal national COVID-19 emergency

Mon, 2023-04-10 19:49 — mike kraft

Biden signs bill ending national COVID-19 emergency President Biden on Monday signed a GOP-led resolution bringing an end to the national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic, the White House said. The resolution passed the House despite almost 200 … bsamuels The Hill

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Example of split views on masking against COVID-19 in health care facilities

Mon, 2023-04-10 10:32 — mike kraft

Masking against COVID-19: Should it stay or go in health care facilities? On May 11, the federal government will declare an end to the COVID-19 emergency. Some say its okay to end masking for COVID-19. Others disagree. Yahoo News

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Massachusetts health workers call for keeping mask mandates

Thu, 2023-04-06 10:19 — mike kraft

Healthcare workers: Keep hospital mask mandate The group says the Covid picture in Massachusetts is not as bright as official figures suggest -- due to non-reporting of home tests and asymptomatic infections. Yahoo News

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Wednesday, the Massachusetts Coalition for Health Equity held a virtual press conference calling on Governor Maura Healey to keep in place mandatory mask requirements for patients, visitors and practitioners at all healthcare facilities, including dental offices.

“Why is this so important? Well, Covid is airborne,” said Lara Jirmanus, MD, a primary care physician. “It spreads through the air like smoke.”

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