Long-haul COVID Continues to Impact Workers
As we enter the third year of the COVID pandemic, the landscape is looking a bit different. For those in the United States, vaccines, boosters, and medications have all been …
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OSHA Strives for Permanent Rule to Protect Healthcare Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor is determined to continue rulings to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. On June 21, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted an emergency …
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Spirometry / Pulmonary Function Tests Delayed Throughout Pandemic
Spirometry (Pulmonary Function Tests) measurers lung function, specifically the amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. It is the most common type of pulmonary function test …
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Supreme Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
The supreme court blocked the Biden administration on Thursday from enforcing their policy which required employees of large businesses to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing for COVID-19. However, similar …
Coalition Sues OSHA for Permanent COVID-19 Healthcare Standard
National Nurses United and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations are part of a coalition of unions that have filed a lawsuit against OSHA. The lawsuit …
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Updated CDC Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Isolation
Updated Wednesday January 5, 2022 at 9:16am On December 27th, 2021, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shortened the recommended isolation time for individuals who …
Delays at Pharmacies and Medical Clinics Due to COVID-19
With the need for COVID-19 testing and vaccination remaining high, pharmacies and clinics are continuing to feel the strain. You may have noticed that scheduling an appointment, or the wait …
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OSHA Suspends COVID Vaccine ETS
On November 4th, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) in an effort aimed to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace. The …
At-home Rapid COVID Testing: A convenient option this holiday season
With the holiday season swiftly approaching, many families are relying on at-home rapid COVID tests to provide some peace of mind. Several rapid tests have been approved for use. While …
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OSHA Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
Update: November 9, 2021 – In the brief order, a three-judge panel on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked the new vaccine standard. It was said that …