The Marine Corps has approved religious exemptions for six Marines and the Air Force has approved nine requests for exemptions. The Navy has given conditional approval for a member of the Individual Ready Reserve, but that member would have to
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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Protests Threaten Border Trade Between U.S., Canada
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian lawmakers expressed increasing worry Tuesday about the economic effects of disruptive demonstrations after the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Canada became partially blocked by truckers protesting vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions. The
Supreme Court will hear challenge to Biden Covid vaccine mandates
A sign in a restaurant window informs customers that they will need to show proof that they are at least partly vaccinated for Covid-19 to be allowed in the business on August 20, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt
Court Allows Biden Employer Vaccine Mandate To Take Effect
A federal appeals court panel on Friday allowed President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for larger private employers to move ahead. The 2-1 decision by a panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses a decision by a
Senate votes to block Biden vaccine mandate — but measure is unlikely to become law
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Senate voted Wednesday to block President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on private
United States expands aid for international COVID vaccine access
The U.S. is expanding its aid for international COVID-19 vaccine access. The U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, announced its new program on Monday: the U.S. Government’s Initiative for Global Vaccine Access, or Global VAX for short. The new
New York City imposes vaccine mandate for all private sector employers, Mayor de Blasio says
Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during visit to mobile vaccine bus on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. Lev Radin | LightRocket | Getty Images New York City is imposing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employers as a
Merriam-Webster chooses vaccine as the 2021 word of the year
With an expanded definition to reflect the times, Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. “This was a word that was extremely high in our data every single day in 2021,” Peter Sokolowski,
Report: Chef claims Bucs teammate gave Antonio Brown fake vaccine card
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 14: Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs to cover
As G.O.P. Fights Mask and Vaccine Mandates, Florida Takes the Lead
About 60,800 people have died of Covid-19 in Florida. The state was hit hard by the virus this summer, when the Delta variant filled hospitals in much of the state with more patients than at any time during the pandemic.
Colorado makes all adults eligible for vaccine boosters as cases rise.
The order comes as Colorado faces its highest surge of virus cases in a year. As of Wednesday, the daily average of new cases was up 42 percent and average new deaths were up 52 percent over the past two
White House tells businesses to proceed with vaccine mandate despite court-ordered pause
The White House on Monday said businesses should move forward with President Joe Biden’s vaccine and testing requirements for private businesses, despite a federal appeals court ordering a temporary halt to the rules. “People should not wait,” White House Deputy
Aaron Rodgers and vaccine, Patrick Mahomes struggles, Odell Beckham and more
On Sunday, all eyes were on the quarterbacks at Arrowhead Stadium. In an ugly game, Jordan Love and counterpart Patrick Mahomes left more questions than answers. Patrick Mahomes has rarely played worse. Yet Jordan Love failed to outplay him. We
Report: NFL looking into punishing Aaron Rodgers over COVID vaccine controversy
The NFL may end up punishing Aaron Rodgers not for lying about his vaccine status but for breaking COVID protocols over Halloween. Aaron Rodgers might not be willing to receive the COVID vaccine, but he revealed this week that he’s
Aaron Rodgers says he consulted Joe Rogan about vaccine doubts
During an interview with Pat Mcafee, Aaron Rodgers says he asked Joe Rogan for advice on dealing with COVID-19. On Wednesday, Tom Pelissero revealed that the Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers had tested positive for COVID-19 and would