U.S. Marines Not Fully Vaccinated by Nov. 28, 2021 Will Be Dismissed

by Natasha Hobley on

U.S. Marines Not Fully Vaccinated by Nov. 28, 2021 Will Be Dismissed

After several tactics to encourage mass vaccination of U.S. troops, the Marine Corps has given its active duty members a strict order: refusal to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 28, 2021 will result in discharge.1 In August, the Pentagon announced mandatory COVID vaccinations for all active duty and reserve military members, including the National Guard.2 […]

COVID Vaccine Mandates Worsen Shortage of Health Care Workers in U.S.

by Rishma Parpia on

COVID Vaccine Mandates Worsen Shortage of Health Care Workers in U.S.

In early September 2021, Rick Pollack, the CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA) said that the association supports COVID-19 vaccine mandates and has been trying to increase vaccination rates in hospitals and health systems. He added, “As a practical matter, this policy may result in exacerbating the severe workforce shortage problems that currently exist.”1 […]