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A Next Generation Sequencer is now in use in the laboratories of the University of Saskatchewan for direct patient care. 

A Next Generation Sequencer is now in use in the laboratories of the University of Saskatchewan for direct patient care. 

BIW allowing close contacts of COVID-infected co-workers to remain on the job – with precautions With more workers receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, the shipyard is reversing a policy that previously required employees to quarantine at home until they tested negative for the disease. Share Bath Iron Works will allow close contacts of employees who test positive for COVID-19 to remain at work, with additional safety precautions, as long as they don’t develop symptoms. Kathleen O’Brien / The Times Record Bath Iron Works is now allowing employees who come in close contact with co-workers...

BIW wants workers vaccinated sooner, but won’t make vaccinations mandatory Bath Iron Works argued its workers should be included with the over 200,000 Mainers in the 1B and 1C vaccination groups. Share BATH — Bath Iron Works, one of the state’s largest employers, wants COVID-19 vaccines available for its over 6,000 employees, but won’t mandate vaccinations. Meanwhile, some employees said they were hesitant about it. According to the company’s website, “BIW is partnering with our local health systems to make the two-part vaccine available to each of us as soon as possible.” The ...