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Nation's largest teachers union backs vaccine mandates

Thu, 2021-08-12 18:43 — mike kraft

Nation's largest teachers union backs vaccine mandates The decision comes as school officials are battling with parents and governors over mask-wearing requirements and a surge of infections among children. Juan Perez Jr. POLITICO

The National Education Association endorsed Covid-19 vaccine requirements for school workers on Thursday, aligning itself with the Biden administration's push to get more Americans inoculated as the disease sends children to the hospital.

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Biden administration edges toward tougher vaccine rules while trying to avoid backlash

Thu, 2021-08-12 17:43 — mike kraft

Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash WASHINGTON (AP) — When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that's what it took to get shots in arms. AP NEWS

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Political Analysis: "Republicans risk becoming face of delta surge as key GOP governors oppose anti-covid measures"

Thu, 2021-08-12 09:30 — mike kraft

Republicans risk becoming face of delta surge as key GOP governors oppose anti-covid measures The party is at the vanguard of resistance to public-health mandates aimed stemming the tide of the delta variant, which has caused a new spike in coronavirus cases as the country attempts to reopen schools, restaurants and other businesses. Felicia Sonmez, Hannah Knowles Washington Post

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Texas gov fires back at state officials and courts over masks as cases surge

Thu, 2021-08-12 09:11 — mike kraft

Texas gov declares all-out war on rogue state officials over masks as “The State of Texas will continue to vigorously fight the temporary restraining order to protect the rights and freedoms of all Texans.” Adam Barnes TheHill

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott (R) committed Wednesday to continuing his battle against state officials and school districts in his state who choose to defy his ban on mask mandates.

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Oklahoma charter school district mandates masks in defiance of state law

Wed, 2021-08-11 17:57 — mike kraft

Oklahoma charter school district announces mask mandate in defiance of state law Santa Fe South Schools has announced that they will require masks at school beginning Thursday, defying a state law the Oklahoma legislature passed a law last year which says they cannot do so unless the governor issues an emergency declaration for their area. By <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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Fake Covid-19 vaccination cards worry college officials

Wed, 2021-08-11 10:28 — mike kraft

Fake Covid-19 vaccination cards worry college officials Vaccine mandates have opened the door for those opposed to getting the vaccine to cheat the system, according to interviews with students, education and law enforcement officials. NBC News

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Vaccine mandate issue: workers' poll and 3 US airlines say no mandates

Wed, 2021-08-11 10:07 — mike kraft

Nearly 4 in 10 US workers say they may quit if their employer doesn’t mandate vaccines A large survey shows the majority of workers support vaccine mandates and nearly 40% would even consider leaving their jobs if mandates were not put in place. Still, a larger share would quit if they faced an ultimatum. Lila MacLellan Quartz

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Biden administration looking for ways to pay Florida educators if Governor DeSantis withholds their salaries over mask mandates

Wed, 2021-08-11 09:23 — mike kraft

Biden administration looking for ways to pay Florida educators if DeSantis withholds their salaries over mask mandates Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said this week that the state might withhold school officials’ pay if they defy his ban and impose mask mandates. If that happens, the White House says it may find a way to pay them itself. Annie Linskey Washington Post

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US turns to social media influencers to boost vaccine rates, but is it enough?

Tue, 2021-08-10 11:06 — mike kraft

US turns to social media influencers to boost vaccine rates DENVER (AP) — As a police sergeant in a rural town, Carlos Cornejo isn’t the prototypical social media influencer. But his Spanish-language Facebook page with 650,000 followers was exactly what Colorado leaders were looking for as they recruited residents to try to persuade the most vaccine-hesitant. AP NEWS

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How doctors in Lousiania are getting more people to become vaccinated

Sun, 2021-08-08 14:04 — mike kraft

Delta variant, Louisiana doctors, slowly cracking vaccine resistance The crowd inside Floyd's Family Pharmacy was abuzz with an agitated energy. Brad Brooks U.S.

PONCHATOULA, La. (Reuters) - The crowd inside Floyd’s Family Pharmacy was abuzz with an agitated energy.

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