California implements first-in-the-nation measures to encourage state employees and health care workers to get vaccinated
Today, the State of California is taking decisive action to combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable communities – implementing a first-in-the-nation standard to require all state workers and workers in health care and high-risk congregate settings to either show proof of full vaccination or be tested at least once per week, and encourage all local government and other employers to adopt a similar protocol.
“We are now dealing with a pandemic of the unvaccinated, and it’s going to take renewed efforts to protect Californians from the dangerous Delta variant,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “As the state’s largest employer, we are leading by example and requiring all state and health care workers to show proof of vaccination or be tested regularly, and we are encouraging local governments and businesses to do the same. Vaccines are safe – t
City continues to push vaccinations as concern over new infections grows
Pop-up clinic at zoo latest to offer incentives; 100k+ overdue for 2nd dose
City continues to push vaccinations as concern over new infections grows
San Antonio – As concern over the Delta variant and new cases locally and nationally grows, local health officials continue to push for unvaccinated people to get their doses.
The latest Bexar County numbers show 61.9% of residents 12 years and older are fully vaccinated, while 74.7% have had at least one dose. However, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District says slightly more than 100,000 people are overdue for their second shot, and people in the 12- to 35-year-old age range still have lower rates of vaccinations.
Chemical spill at Harris Co. water park contaminates at least 60 people
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Aerial view of the Splashtown theme park this afternoon as authorities suspect at least 60 people came into contact with a hazardous chemical.
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SPRING, Texas â Emergency crews are working to decontaminate at least 60 people at a Houston area water park this evening after a chemical spill is causing breathing problems and skin irritation. What began as a fun family day turned into very much a nightmare for many families, said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at a press conference this evening at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring.
Visitors at the park Thursday agreed. Now I’m not the only one that will stand out with pink hair, said Ashleigh Haslam. I think it’s great that now we have that opportunity and we don’t have to change how we look and basically who we are to work somewhere,” said Mick Smith.
Six Flags is also offering bonuses to employees who stay on through September.
“I think employers are jumping through all sorts of hoops just to try and get employees. There is an incredible demand for employees out there, said Eric Gjede, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA).
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