COVID-19 Update

Don't be surprised when Republicans use this decision to springboard further attempts to shit-can practically every regulation in sight.

Weird how "conservatives" tell us the cops are there to keep everybody in line, and then conveniently exclude businesses from "everybody" when they move to externalize the cost of their fuckups.

You heard it here first, kids.

WaPo: (freebie)

Biden expresses dismay after Supreme Court blocks workplace vaccination mandate

President Biden expressed dismay at the Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to halt his administration’s efforts to impose a requirement for coronavirus vaccinations or testing on businesses with at least 100 workers.

“I am disappointed that the Supreme Court has chosen to block common-sense life-saving requirements for employees at large businesses that were grounded squarely in both science and the law,” he said in a statement, adding that he would still push companies to immunize their employees. “The Court has ruled … but that does not stop me from using my voice as President to advocate for employers to do the right thing.”

“The good news is that many companies have moved forward anyway in implementing vaccine requirements, because they know again, it’s good for the workers, it’s good for customers,” said Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy during an appearance on CNN.

Biden welcomed the top court’s decision to uphold a vaccination requirement for most health-care workers at medical facilities that receive Medicaid and Medicare funds. The policy would “save lives,” Biden said.

Here’s what to know

• The Biden administration is buying 500 million additional coronavirus rapid tests, on top of the 500 million ordered for January, to distribute free of charge to Americans.
• A study found that unvaccinated pregnant women were more likely to experience severe symptoms and lose their offspring.
• The World Health Organization has recommended two new drugs for patients with covid-19.