Category: Policy

Communication with insurers: a pandemic problem the vaccine won’t fix

During COVID-19, I have developed a special dislike for jazz. The dreaded phone call hold—upbeat music paired with frequent interruptions by a robotic voice assuring me that someone will be with me shortly—has become an all-too-familiar sound. Though c…

President-Elect Biden Will Get Coronavirus Vaccine Monday

He will be the latest high-profile government official to get vaccinated.

Why At-Home Testing Is A Cure For Destructive Covid Lockdowns

Cheap, self-administered Covid tests with instant results would end destructive lockdowns. What is Congress waiting for?

Fauci Says Life For Everyone, Including Vulnerable People, Can Return To Normal By Fall If Enough People Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19

The United States’ top infectious disease official said even vulnerable people could be protected against the disease by fall if an overwhelming number of people are vaccinated in the first half of 2021.

Kamala Harris Pledges ‘No Punishment’ For Violators Of Nationwide Mask Mandate

“I think we all have to understand that right now, this is a moment for everyone to sacrifice.”

Appeals Court Rules Nevada’s Covid Restrictions On Religious Gatherings Violate First Amendment

The same rules must apply for secular and religious organizations, the court says.

Supreme Court Orders New Jersey And Colorado Courts To Reconsider Restrictions On Religious Gatherings

Religious organizations in four states have argued the rules violate the First Amendment’s protection of the free exercise of religion.

Legal Guidance For The Vaccine, Employers And Workers

With the arrival this week of the vaccine, employers will be faced with whether they can or should mandate vaccinations for return to work. Here are guidelines from a leading employment attorney.

A New Strain Of Covid-19 Has Emerged In England – Here Is What It Could Mean For The Pandemic And Vaccines

The U.K.’s chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said the new mutant strain, which has infected over 1,000 people, could possibly impact the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, though said that would be “surprising.”

Boston Closes Entertainment And Recreational Venues As Cases Surge

Boston hospitals hit 90% capacity for adult non-surge intensive care unit beds on December 12, according to city data.