Teens Boost Demand For Vaccinations in Forsyth County by April Laissle
4:46pm May 19, 2021 Teens made up about two-thirds of attendees at vaccination events in Forsyth County last week. GERRY BROOME/AP
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention s recent decision clearing the way for 12-15-year-olds to get vaccinated for COVID-19 has helped boost interest in the shot in Forsyth County.
Vaccine supply still far exceeds demand in the county – that’s why the health department decided to shut down its mass vaccination site. But Public Health Director Joshua Swift says he’s encouraged by the numbers he saw at events last week, with teens making up about two-thirds of the attendees.
As we blogged about here, the CDC announced on May 13, 2021 that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask or practice social distancing except in certain circumstances.
On May 17, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its COVID-19 guidance to employers, instructing employers to refer to recent Centers for Disease Control.
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On Monday, May 17, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) posted a notice on its website, addressing
the recent guidelines Center for Disease Control and Preventions
(CDC) recent guidance that fully vaccinated individuals no longer
need to wear masks or practice social distancing.
OSHA s notice indicates that the agency is reviewing
the recent CDC guidance and will update its guidance
accordingly. In the meantime, OSHA has instructed employers to refer to the CDC guidance for information on measures
appropriate to protect fully vaccinated workers.
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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte recently signed three bills that
make significant changes to Montana s Wrongful Discharge from
Employment Act, Human Rights Act, and Wage Protection Act.
Changes to the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act
(WDEA)
The changes to the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act are
significant and benefit employers. Specifically, the
amendments extend the default probationary period during which an
employee may be discharged without good cause, increase proof
required for wrongful discharge, expand the sources of income that
are required to be subtracted from an employee s award, and