Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Vaccines Sent to All State Department Posts Abroad; SBA Makes Progress on Oversight and Fraud Detection for Pandemic Programs
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Oversight
A Tiny Number of People Will Be Hospitalized Despite Being Vaccinated. We Have to Learn Why.
Experts say we should investigate “breakthrough infections” to look out for variants and understand who’s vulnerable. In many cases, that’s not happening. Crucial pieces of the puzzle are being tossed in the trash.
Workforce
Federal Agencies Can Require COVID-19 Testing for Employees, CDC Says
Employees who refuse tests could face "consequences," while those forced to quarantine should be supported, guidelines say.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Vaccine Progress and the Biden Administration
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the latest in pandemic news.
Tech
Why ‘Zoom Fatigue’ Is Worse For Women
New findings may clarify why women are suffering more from Zoom fatigue, or feeling worn out from lots of online video calls.
Management
Faulty Planning and Coordination Hampered the Government's Early Pandemic Repatriation Efforts
"Serious" and "fundamental" challenges put feds, American public's health and safety at risk, GAO finds.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: CDC Advisory Committee to Meet Friday; FEMA Funeral Assistance Ramps Up
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
COVID-19 Public Health Messages Have Been All Over the Place – but Researchers Know How to Do Better
During the pandemic, clear and reliable health communication can literally be a life-and-death issue. Researchers who focus on the science of science communication highlight strategies that work.
Oversight
New Treasury Office Will Oversee COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Programs
Billions in state and local government aid is part of the office's portfolio.
Management
One Month Has Passed Since the Deadline for an Emergency Workplace Safety Standard for COVID-19
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has taken on a comprehensive review of the process.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: Treasury Creates New Office to Oversee Recovery; Despite Challenges, Transition Was Well Executed, Says Nonprofit
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Agencies Heed Recommendation to Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Federal officials stress the blood clots are rare, but need review.
Workforce
A Year Into Pandemic, Federal Officials Design New Mask Guidelines to Better Protect More Workers
Changes would allow N95 sales for industries other than healthcare and signal an end to the hospital practice of reusing the masks considered essential for worker safety.
Management
CDC and FDA Recommend Pausing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine After Rare Blood Clot Events
Six women developed blood clots after getting the shot out of the 6.8 million people who had gotten a vaccine so far.
Workforce
Coronavirus Roundup: IGs Suggest Improvements for Testing; Administration to Send More Resources to Michigan
Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Workforce
Pandemic Anxiety Has Women Drinking More
Women are drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research finds. Married women, who usually drink less, experienced the greatest increase.
Management
Fauci Thanks US Health Workers for Sacrifices but Admits PPE Shortages Drove Up Death Toll
The head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says health workers ‘have lived up to the oath they take’ but says shortages of protective gear have contributed to excess deaths.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The Issues With Vaccine Passports
Route Fifty's Bill Lucia joins the podcast to discuss the ways states are approaching vaccine verification.
Workforce
The Biden Administration Is Recruiting Feds Across Government to Assist With COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
The Homeland Security Department is using a provision of post-Hurricane Katrina law for just the second time ever for the initiative.
Workforce