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Coronavirus infections at U.S. meat plants nearly 3 times higher than previous estimates -House subcommittee

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-10-27 18:23

Coronavirus infections at U.S. meat plants far higher than previous estimates -House subcommittee Workers at the leading U.S. meatpacking plants experienced cases and death from COVID-19 that were up to three times previous estimates, according to a report by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis seen by Reuters. Leah Douglas Reuters

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More than 40 Texas hospitals face ICU bed shortages

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2021-10-19 18:03

More than 40 Texas hospitals face ICU bed shortages Hospitals in Texas have reported an increased number of full intensive care units (ICUs) as the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to ravage communities. Monique Beals TheHill

Hospitals in Texas have reported an increased number of full intensive care units (ICUs) as the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to ravage communities.

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As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2021-10-19 13:41

As Covid cases drop in Southern former hotspots, some states with colder weather see an increase Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while many states that have started experiencing cold weather -- mostly in the North and Midwest -- are seeing an uptick, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN CNN

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New Mexico porepares for hospitals to ration care if needed because of nurse and bed shortage

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2021-10-18 20:39

New Mexico clears way for hospitals to ration care if needed ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico on Monday cleared the way for hospitals to ration care if necessary, saying the state's health care system has yet to see a reprieve as the nursing shortage continues and as many patients with non-COVID-19 illnesses and those who have delayed care over the last year are now filling hospital beds. AP NEWS

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Legal issues: Texas' ban on Covid-19 vaccine mandates conflicts with the federal vaccine requirement

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-10-13 19:59

What will happen when Texas' ban on Covid-19 vaccine mandates conflicts with the federal vaccine requirement Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's new executive order bans any entity in Texas from enforcing a Covid-19 vaccine mandate -- a rule that directly conflicts with President Joe Biden's proposed rules requiring Covid vaccines for federal workers and for large employers. So what will happen when the state rule and federal rule come up against each other? Eric Levenson, CNN CNN

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Texas governor Abbott bars all vaccine mandates in state

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2021-10-11 19:51

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans any COVID-19 vaccine mandates — including… Abbott also called on the Legislature to pass a law banning the expanded vaccine mandates. Rebekah Allen The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued another executive order cracking down on COVID-19 vaccine mandates — this time banning any entity in Texas, including private businesses, from requiring vaccinations for employees or customers.

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Oklahoma judges blocks school mask mandate, says exemptions a must

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2021-09-01 19:33

Oklahoma school mask mandate ban blocked, exemptions a must OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday said she will temporarily block a state law banning public school mask mandates, but students or their parents can opt out of the requirement if they choose. AP NEWS

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday said she will temporarily block a state law banning public school mask mandates, but students or their parents can opt out of the requirement if they choose.

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