Millions of workers, businesses to face Biden’s new coronavirus vaccine and testing rules
The Biden administration’s far-reaching announcement mandating coronavirus vaccines or rigorous testing for larger businesses prompted a mix of critical and supportive responses from companies, employers and corporate advocacy groups. The White House is compelling businesses with more than 100 employees to require their workers be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus or subjected to weekly testing. Companies that ignore the policy could face penalties of up to $14,000 for each violation, according to a senior administration official. Also, companies would be required to give workers paid time off to get the vaccine. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (The Washington Post)
Masks required at big outdoor events; vax mandates expanded
Masks will soon be required at large, outdoor events across Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday. Effective Monday, all attendees, regardless of vaccination status, at gatherings of 500 or more people must mask up to blunt the spread of COVID-19’s fifth wave, which is being driven by the unvaccinated and pushing hospitals statewide closer to crisis standards of care. Continue reading at Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren/AP)
Editorial: Root for Washington teams’ stadium vaccine mandates
The spike of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as the delta variant courses through Washington, and across America, makes an undeniable case that more people must get vaccinated. Washington state sports teams, professional and collegiate, deserve fans’ support for making vaccination or a clear COVID screening a requirement for admission. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Jennifer Buchanan/The Seattle Times)
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