“The first Covid-19 shots have been given to more than 2.7 million people in six< countries, according to data collected by Bloomberg. It’s the start of the biggest vaccination campaign in history and one of the largest logistical challenges ever undertaken. Vaccinations in the U.S. began Dec. 14 with health-care workers, and so far 1.12 million doses have been administered, according to a state-by-state tally by Bloomberg. Those numbers are accelerating as a second vaccine by Moderna Inc. is distributed…”
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Can employers require workers to take the Covid-19 vaccine?
Quartz – 5 questions answered: “The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency in charge of enforcing laws prohibiting discrimination in the workplace, on Dec. 16 said that employers can require employees to get vaccinated before entering the workplace. Now that two Covid-19 vaccines have received emergency use authorization in the US, some people are… Continue Reading
20 striking findings from 2020
“The global coronavirus pandemic upended life in the United States and around the world in 2020, disrupting how people work, go to school, attend religious services, socialize with friends and family, and much more. But the pandemic wasn’t the only event that shaped the year. The videotaped killing of George Floyd by police officers in… Continue Reading
Why Pfizer and Moderna can’t be sued for Covid vaccine side effects
CNBC report on YouTube: “The U.S. began vaccinating the population against the coronavirus earlier this month, but mass adoption is not a guarantee. Roughly four in ten Americans say they would “definitely” or “probably” not get a vaccine, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. Watch this video to find out how… Continue Reading
New Google mapping tool shows cities where they need to plant more trees
FastCompany: “A new map of Los Angeles highlights one form of inequality: which of the city’s streets and homes get the benefit of shade from the the city’s 10-million-plus trees. The city is the first to pilot a new tool from Google, called Tree Canopy Lab, that was used to create the map. L.A. plans… Continue Reading
Try This 60-Second Hack to Make Your Face Mask Fit Better
Self – Folks with small faces, this tip is for you. By Sarah Madaus: “…Face masks are one of the few saving graces as we try to get control of this virus. As a refresher, the coronavirus mostly spreads through respiratory droplets that come out when we talk, sneeze, sing, and do pretty much anything… Continue Reading
Scire ubi aliquid invenire possis ea demum maxima pars eruditionis est
“The greatest part of knowledge is knowing where to find something.” Let us all say thank you to one another – to our colleagues in all sectors of librarianship – and support our profession as we move forward into a challenging 2021. We know how to find many many somethings. We are librarians! [h/t The… Continue Reading
Virginia Big Tree Program
“The Virginia Big Tree Program began as a 4-H and FFA project in 1970. Today the program is coordinated by the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech. We are a passionate community of tree enthusiasts that includes Virginia Tech faculty and staff, Virginia Cooperative Extension staff, and numerous individual and organizational… Continue Reading
ABA releases comprehensive survey report revealing key drivers of judicial stress
CHICAGO, Dec. 23, 2020 — “A comprehensive report released today in the 2020 Journal of The Professional Lawyer surveying more than 1,000 judges across the United States suggests job stress has become a serious health concern in the state judicial ranks, with about one-third or more reporting fatigue and low energy, sleep disturbance or disturbed… Continue Reading
