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Omicron in the US: Likely in the Calm before a Surge
Key Points In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the rise of Omicron. Read more here. COVID deaths in the US surpass 800,000 (NYT). It is the highest known number of any country. Known virus cases in the US rose above 50 million and more than 1,200 people are dying from COVID-19 each day. The worldwide…
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Omicron: A Beginning Understanding?
Key Points In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss Omicron and what is beginning to be understood. Read more below. The CDC is currently recommending Americans avoid travel to France, Jordan, and Portugal as these countries have seen spikes in COVID-19 cases (The Hill). Additionally, the CDC has added other destinations to Level 4 travel…
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Omicron Detected; Biden to Announce New COVID Protections
Key Points In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the detection of Omicron in the U.S. and the White House announcement of new COVID protections. Read more below. The first case of the omicron variant has been identified in the U.S. in San Francisco, CA. CNBC also details a map of where the omicron variant…
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‘Tis the Season…
Key Points In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss current seasonal illnesses and what businesses should be doing. Read more below. Yesterday, with the increased discussions regarding the Omicron variant (including its many mutations and potential to affect transmissibility and potential for evading human antibodies), TAG released a Newsletter Special Edition. Please find that here.…
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Triad of Trends Compels Double-Down on Symptom Monitoring
Key Points In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we emphasize the importance of monitoring symptoms as the rise of COVID-19, flu, or other respiratory illnesses begins into the winter months. Read more below. The FDA has expanded the eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine boosters, recommending and “authorizing use of a single booster dose for all individuals 18…
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TAG Responds to Employer’s Questions on the ETS
Key Points In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we respond to employer questions on the OSHA ETS. Read more below. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, based out of Cincinnati, was selected via lottery by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation to hear legal challenges to the OSHA ETS issued on November 5. A three-judge panel…
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Businesses Likely Not Held to OSHA ETS Deadlines: A Legal Opinion
Key Points In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the legal opinion from the Littler law firm that businesses will likely not be held to the current OSHA ETS deadlines. Read more below. Pfizer will begin producing its COVID-19 antiviral pill, “to be made and sold inexpensively in 95 poorer nations that are home to…
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U.S. COVID Case Rate Descent Hits Plateau
Key Points In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss TAG’s weekly matrix, the plateauing of case rates, and what businesses need to be doing. Read more below. The pandemic is not yet over, although there are positive signs in the U.S. that “with more and more Americans vaccinated, it’s not likely to linger as long…
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Case Rates Fluctuating Around the Globe
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the fluctuation in case rates. Read more below. At least 5 million people worldwide have died from Covid – though experts believe the total number is undoubtedly far higher. COVID-19 is responsible for more than five million confirmed deaths around the world –a loss that would wipe out…
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COVID Protections: Keep on Keeping on
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss TAG’s weekly matrix and recommendations for close contact, but vaccinated, workers who have no symptoms. Read more below. In order to increase over-the-counter COVID-19 test access, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are “investing $70 million from the American Rescue…