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Considering a Vaccine Mandate? New Research says Consider Natural Immunity as Well
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss natural immunity from the COVID-19 virus. Read more below. COVID-19 outbreak in California school traced to unvaccinated teacher. Half of the elementary school students in an unvaccinated teacher’s classroom developed COVID-19 after the teacher — infected and symptomatic — worked for 2 days and read to the students…
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Some Optimism Seen, but Expect to Retain Controls into 2022
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss businesses continuing to follow COVID protocols into 2022 and look at TAG’s weekly Risk Matrix. Read more below. Johnson & Johnson has released that a COVID-19 booster of its vaccine could lead to a ninefold increase in antibodies [Helio]. The CDC, in a recent MMWR, has announced that…
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Employee Wellness: Summer’s End Brings New COVID Questions and Stressors.
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the newly surging COVID questions and stressors of employees and the impact on your business. Read more below. We’ve received many questions about the different Variants of Concern that are being discussed in the news; last Thursday, we discussed this and you can read more here. The FDA…
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Contaminated-Water Action Plan Critical Prep for Hurricane Season
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss why developed countries, including the U.S., need to see Nigeria’s cholera outbreak as a cautionary warning. Read more below. Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months – U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months…
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Increased Cases May Necessitate Re-masking Mandates
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the potential for increased case rates potentially necessitating re-masking mandates. What does that mean for you, your business, and your employees? Read more below! The Delta variant is the dominant COVID-19 variant, globally; in fact, global COVID-19 deaths have begun to rise with illnesses jumping over 10% over…
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You Have 3 Options: TAG’s Take on OSHA Worker Protection Guidance
You Have 3 Options: TAG’s Take on OSHA Worker Protection Guidance Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we OSHA’s new guidance on worker COVID-19 protections and the three options TAG sees as possible for businesses. Read more below. The U.S. is increasingly unlikely to meet Biden’s July 4th vaccination goal of having 70% of…
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Single-Dose Vaccine Efficacy and Vaccination Incentives
Single-Dose Vaccine Efficacy and Vaccination Incentives Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the 51% efficacy of a single Pfizer dose and vaccination incentives. Read more below. The CDC has updated its “Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines,” with notes including: The COVID-19 vaccine will not make you magnetic None of the COVID-19…
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COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Can Reduce Incidents of Flu and other Infectious Diseases
COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Can Reduce Incidents of Flu and other Infectious Diseases Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss how COVID-19 risk mitigation measures can help reduce incidents and spread of influenza and other infectious respiratory diseases. Read more below. The NYT talks with workers in essential industries expressing their fears and concerns,…
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Moving into the Next Phase of the Pandemic
Moving into the Next Phase of the Pandemic Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss considerations and recommendations for moving into the next phase of the pandemic, including demasking, infectious disease cautions, and avoiding fraud. Read more below. The CDC has provided updated guidance on mask usage for unvaccinated individuals. This guidance includes…
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The Idea of “Respiratory Hygiene” and Maintaining Robust Hygiene Practices Post-COVID
The Idea of “Respiratory Hygiene” and Maintaining Robust Hygiene Practices Post-COVID Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the importance of maintaining robust hygiene practices even while reducing other COVID-19 protections. Read more below. At this time, OSHA tells employers to follow CDC’s mask guidance. Both National Law Review & JD Supra break…