Administration looking at using federal regulatory powers and the threat of withholding federal funds from institutions to increase vaccination rates
Biden Weighs ‘Vaccine or Testing’ Mandate for Federal Employees
White House officials said Tuesday they would reveal more about the president’s plans later this week
Inequalities Found With U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act Requirement
Women disproportionately excluded in minimum hours requirement; tenure requirement excludes Blacks, indigenous, multiracial workers
Many States Move to Ban Vaccine Mandates, Passports in Public Schools
At least seven states have already passed such laws
New Coordinator Appointed for U.S. Global Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Gayle Smith’s duties will include harnessing U.S. knowledge and resources to increase COVID-19 vaccine production and distribution worldwide
IRS: COVID-19 PPE Tax-Deductible
The government agency says that eligible deductions include PPE bought since Jan. 1, 2020
Vivek Murthy Confirmed as New US Surgeon General
Murthy plans to focus on COVID-19, mental health, and substance use disorders
President Biden Unveils Details of National Pandemic Response Plan
On Wednesday, Biden signed three executive orders relating to the coronavirus pandemic shortly after taking office
Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
Levine is secretary of health for Pennsylvania and is currently leading the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic