Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: More Feds Are Eligible for Vaccines; Calls to Review FOIA During Pandemic 

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Management

One Year In: How COVID-19's Toll Compares With Other Causes of Death

COVID-19 has become the country’s third-leading cause of death, and isn’t far behind cancer.

Management

NIH Director on the Coronavirus Response: ‘We're Not Done Yet Here in March of 2021’

Government Executive interviewed Dr. Francis Collins about vaccines, long-term COVID, structural racism in research, workforce morale and more.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Watchdogs Suggest Improvements for IRS and OSHA’s Pandemic Operations

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Workforce

When Your Chance for a COVID-19 Shot Comes, Don’t Worry About the Numbers

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine that the FDA cleared Saturday was 66% effective overall in preventing moderate to severe covid, while the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were more than 90% effective. But the numbers aren’t exactly comparable. And all three shots prevent hospitalization and death.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: FDA Greenlights Third Vaccine; Shipment and Distribution Begins

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Management

Biden’s Straight-Talking CDC Director Has Long Used Data to Save Lives

Dr. Rochelle Walensky said scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were "muzzled" and "diminished" by the Trump team, especially during the pandemic. She aims to fix that.

Management

Texas National Guard Deployed to Get COVID-19 Vaccines to Older Texans Who Are Homebound

Gov. Greg Abbott said he wants the majority of Texans who are 65 and older to be inoculated against COVID-19 by the end of March. He said the state could announce more eligibility for the vaccines next month.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: “Bright Spots” of the Federal Pandemic Response; FDA Addresses COVID Variants

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.

Defense

One-Third of US Troops Are Refusing the COVID Vaccine. History May Help Explain Why

After botching anthrax shots decades ago, the Pentagon’s hands are tied. Only the president can order troops to take new vaccines.

Workforce

Coronavirus Roundup: Winter Storms Hamper Vaccine Shipments; an Update on Efforts to Combat Mask Fraud

There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.