Rapid test supply strained by vaccine mandate - September 13, 2021

Some businesses are worried that vaccination-averse workers will quit or job seekers won’t apply for their openings in an already tight marketplace following President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate. Some workers may switch to smaller companies where shots aren’t required. A new analysis from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the U.S. will add 11.9 million jobs through 2030, though the bulk of that will simply reflect a recovery from the damage caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Labor unions, a key Democratic ally, lukewarm on Biden vaccine mandate - NBC News AHA concerned federal vaccine mandate could exacerbate severe worker shortage - Fierce Healthcare A hospital says it won’t deliver babies after staffers resigned over coronavirus vaccine mandate - The Washington Post Many companies in the U.S. are seeing an increasing number of workplace conflicts related to inoculation status, according to a new study. Oft-changing COVID-19 safety policies have cultivated a significant spike in workplace hostility, which has been exacerbated as more people return to the office. Biden’s new vaccine measures Friday prompted some company owners to express concern about the costs of technology and labor required to verify that workers are vaccinated or that they have tested negative every week. Surgeon general: New vaccine policies neither illegal nor unusual - Politico More than half of Americans support vaccine mandates for workplaces, classrooms and sporting events - CNN Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is further stressing the supply of rapid tests, prompting suppliers to increase production and pharmacies to limit purchases of at-home tests in an effort to meet demand. Americans criticized that the price of a test – which currently sits at $10 or $15 – is still too high for regular use. The Biden administration said consumers could soon get discounted tests at Amazon, Kroger and Walmart, but companies argue further federal support is needed. Your vacation is around the corner. But first: time to scramble for a c