vaccine mandate

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Justices Block Broad Worker Vaccine Requirement, Health Worker Mandate Proceeds

The rule, which covers an estimated 80 million workers, took effect earlier last week.

Jan 18, 2022

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Supreme Court Weighs Biden’s Workplace Vaccine Requirement

A decision by the justices is expected within days on cases that challenge rules set in November by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Jan 11, 2022

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Portland Schools Staff Recommend Delay For Student Vaccine Mandate

On Tuesday the Portland Public Schools board will hear a staff recommendation to delay a proposed student vaccine requirement for at least six months.

Nov 16, 2021

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Rural Oregon Agencies OK Vaccine Exemptions, Rather Than Fire Workers

Factors, including broadly-crafted religious exemption policies, appear to be blunting the impact of the mandate in counties with low vaccination rates.

Oct 19, 2021

Julie Kleese, RN, cries after sharing her experiences as an ICU nurse at OHSU Hospital. | HANIN NAJJAR/OPB

Urban Hospitals In Oregon Lose Hundreds Of Employees Over Mandate

Some urban hospitals have consolidated services over the state’s vaccine mandate, but they’re continuing to admit patients, perform necessary surgeries and conduct lab tests.

Oct 19, 2021