COVID-19 vaccine
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The Navy surgeon general says he has faith that sailors and marines will get the shot.
August 19, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, military bases are beginning to restrict travel again as coronavirus rates are on the rise.
August 19, 2021 -
Unvaccinated employees and federal contractors who are teleworking are not subject to regular COVID-19 testing, the Biden administration said Wednesday. In addition, agencies can't require telework for unvaccinated employees solely based on their inoculation status.
August 18, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is calling on federal agencies to crack down on fake vaccine cards.
August 17, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, new salary caps mean House staffers can now make up to nearly $200,000 a year.
August 16, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, federal employee unions are responding to President Biden's new vaccine guidance.
August 13, 2021 -
In the detailed planning about vaccines and returning to offices, there's a group of people everyone is overlooking.
August 13, 2021 -
VA Secretary Denis McDonough expanded vaccine requirement to employees under the Hybrid Title 38, and Title 5 VA health care personnel—such as psychologists, pharmacists, social workers, nursing assistants and physical therapists.
August 12, 2021 -
Contractors working in federal facilities are under the same orders as federal employees. Get a COVID vaccine or face a regime of having your nose swabbed every week.
August 10, 2021 -
Members of the U.S. military will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next month under a plan laid out by the Pentagon Monday and endorsed by President Joe Biden
August 09, 2021 -
Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby says DoD may move the timeline closer if COVID rates continue to spike.
August 09, 2021 -
Advice to contractors covers the general and the topical, and it needs to be clear.
August 09, 2021 -
Agencies are being told to collect certifications about employees' and on-site contractors' vaccination status on a new standardized form. Those who decline to answer will be treated as though they're unvaccinated; those who lie could face penalties.
August 06, 2021 -
Federal employees who need to certify their vaccination status under a new policy instituted by President Joe Biden intended to encourage COVID-19 shots will false disciplinary action and potentially criminal prosecution if they lie on the form
August 06, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Navy surgeon general says he favor a vaccine mandate for military members.
August 05, 2021