Oversight
COVID Oversight Officials Request More Time and Money to Ferret Out Fraud
Democrats allege more mismanagement of pandemic funds by the Trump administration.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: The Federal Government Plans for Young Kids’ Vaccines Amid Funding Crunch
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
CDC and AmeriCorps Team Up to Bolster the Public Health Workforce
“We saw throughout the COVID pandemic that there was a real need to support local communities, not only in responding to COVID, but also in their broader public health needs,” the new director says.
Tech
How Long Does COVID-19 Vaccine Protection Last?
COVID vaccines provide protection, but immunity wanes over time. Researchers found a drop from 83% after the first month to 22% after five or more months.
Workforce
The EEOC Is Proceeding With Office Reentry Plans Despite COVID-19 Spikes. Its Union Wants More Communication
Bargaining unit employees are expected to double their amount of in-office work next week, despite increasing numbers of agency offices located in high transmission regions.
Workforce
The Biden Administration Implements More Distinctions in Fed Workforce COVID Policies Based on Vaccination Status
Unvaccinated feds will face more limitations in travel, but may receive more paid administrative leave.
Workforce
Most of the COVID-19 Workforce Were Women of Color. What Happens Now as Those Jobs End?
Women of color took on the majority of new jobs created during the pandemic to do contact tracing, and to test and vaccinate Americans, experts said. But as sites ramp down, the future of that workforce is now uncertain.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: Vaccines for Little Kids Could Be Coming Soon
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Future COVID-19 Booster Shots Will Likely Need Fresh Formulations as New Coronavirus Variants of Concern Continue to Emerge
A new generation of vaccines and boosters against SARS-CoV-2 may take a page from the anti-influenza playbook, with shots periodically tailored to target the most commonly circulating virus strains.
Tech
The Challenges of Calculating a Lab Leak Risk
The odds of a dangerous pathogen escaping a lab are uncertain, and have implications for COVID-19 and more.
Workforce
Yes, Even Vaccinated People Can Get Long COVID
Getting vaccinated doesn't offer complete protection against long COVID, according to a new study that suggests the need for new tools to combat the virus.
Workforce
Feds' Vaccine Mandate Enforcement Could Be Days Away, but Agencies Are Not Yet Prepping
The clock is ticking on a federal court to either hear another appeal on Biden's mandate or allow the administration to resume suspensions and firings.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: VA Resumes Public Memorial Day Services; Surgeon General Warns of Health Workforce Burnout
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
The White House Chronicles Equity Efforts in the American Rescue Plan
The purpose is not to say, “mission accomplished,” but to continue sharing information and hearing what isn’t working, a senior White House official says.
Management
The Justice Department Is Ramping Up Its Anti-Hate Crime Efforts
New personnel, guidance and grants were announced on Friday.
Workforce
Narcissism Affects whether People Follow COVID Mitigation Efforts
New research investigates how narcissism makes people more or less likely to follow COVID mitigation strategies like masking up or getting vaxxed.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: More Free COVID Tests; HHS Secretary Tests Positive
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Tech
How Better Ventilation Can Help ‘COVID-Proof’ Your Home
Is someone at home sick with COVID-19? One simple but effective strategy for keeping the virus from spreading is to make your indoor air as much like the outdoors as possible.
Management
It’s Impossible to Determine Your Personal COVID-19 Risks and Frustrating to Try – but You Can Still Take Action
People want a simple answer. Is this action safe? But despite Anthony Fauci bouncing responsibility for COVID-19 risk assessment to individuals, your risk can’t be boiled down to one probability.
Workforce