Infectious Disease - Page 309

October 3, 2022

Supreme Court turns away challenge to Biden federal vaccine mandate for healthcare workers

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to President Biden's administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers at facilities that receive federal funding.

October 3, 2022

House Republicans demand answers on Pentagon COVID vaccine mandate amid punishments for unvaxxed soldiers

House Republicans are asking the Pentagon to provide answers on its COVID-19 vaccine mandate as unvaccinated service members still face harsh punishments.

October 3, 2022

Rep. Waltz calls for end to 'asinine' military vaccine mandate amid recruiting crisis: 'It's hurting people'

Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., criticized the military's "stubborn, asinine" COVID vaccine requirement that will force many service members out of their jobs.

October 3, 2022

NIH gives new grant to EcoHealth Alliance to research bat coronaviruses, despite concerns over Wuhan lab link

The National Institutes of Health awarded a new grant to EcoHealth Alliance to study bat coronaviruses, despite past scrutiny over its ties to the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

October 3, 2022

Army penalizing soldiers seeking religious accommodation to vax mandate: 'Technique of coercion'

The Army is actively enforcing punishments against unvaccinated service members, who are calling the tactic a "technique of coercion" to have them abandon their religious beliefs.

October 3, 2022

Flu shot this fall: Here's why doctors are urging we all get it

Health and medical professionals are recommending that those Americans who can take the flu shot be sure to get vaccinated against the flu this fall season. Here's why.

October 2, 2022

Biden thanks Coast Guard rescuer for hurricane heroics days before firing over vaccine policy

U.S. Coast Guard Technician Second Class Zach Loesch says he is due to be discharged over his COVID-19 vaccine stance even after getting a call from President Biden.

October 2, 2022

Army misses recruiting goals while other branches fall behind for next year

The Army missed its 2022 recruiting goals by 25%the other three branches will enter 2023 behind on their targets, causing speculation of a military restructure.

October 1, 2022

Monkeypox likely to be continuing threat in US for next few years, says CDC official

The spread of monkeypox is slowing in the U.S., but the virus is so widespread that full elimination is unlikely, the CDC said, noting it will continue to be a threat for the next few years.

September 30, 2022

Two-thirds of U.S. adults do not plan on getting COVID boosters

About two-thirds of adults in the United States do not plan to get updated COVID-19 booster shots soon, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation.