Archive for September 2021
TO WORK: RI Statewide Virtual Job Fair – Thursday
Two mega job fairs will be held this week – you can apply over your computerwearing your fluffy slippers. The Rhode Island Statewide Job Fair will be held on Thursday, September 23rd from 9am to 5pm. This virtual Job Expo is hosted by the RI Dept. of Labor and Training and the RI Society for…
Read MorePfizer-BioNTech announce positive results of COVID vaccine with children, 5-11. Seeking emergency approval.
In an early morning press release by Pfizer, positive results of the COVID vaccine on children, ages 5 to 11 were reported – emergency approval will be sought by the FDA. Vaccinations could proceed by the end of September, to the end of October. Results are the first from a pivotal trial of any COVID-19…
Read MoreNEW: Single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine goes from 79% to 94% efficacy with booster
Johnson & Johnson Announces Real-World Evidence and Phase 3 Data Confirming Strong and Long-Lasting Protection of Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. Additional data show a booster increases protection 94 percent protection in the U.S. with booster given at two monthsFour-fold increase in antibodies when given at two months 12-fold increase in antibodies when booster…
Read MoreWill writing #Vaccinated on your resume get you that job?
In a recent article in MarketWatch, one job hunter told a reporter, “It’s better to be overqualified and state all the qualifications you have.” Noting that you are fully vaccinated – by writing it on your resume and even on your LinkedIn profile is beginning to be a thing. With so many employers – especially…
Read MoreTO WORK: CVS Health to hire 25,000 in 1-day virtual career event
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and retail store associates in high demand to support flu season, COVID-19 vaccinations and testing Candidates can text “CVS” to 25000 to begin the application process CVS Health today announced that it is recruiting qualified candidates to fill 25,000 clinical and retail jobs during a one-day national career event on Friday,…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Sept. 21, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A few more clouds dotting the sky as high pressure retreats just a bit further into the Gulf of Maine. We’ll still be luxuriating in the dry air provided by the stable airmass. Another cool morning with lows in the low 50’s and afternoon highs in the low 70’s with a…
Read MoreDigital news media takes its place – and holds it. ConvergenceRI at 8 years – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer This week, ConvergenceRI will begin its ninth year of publishing a digital news platform since it launched on Sept. 23, 2013, covering the convergence of health, science, innovation, technology, research, and education in Rhode Island. ConvergenceRI has proven its value and its staying power in a disrupted news landscape…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Sept. 20, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in with dry air in place. We’ll have a nice day as a result, morning lows on the chilly side, around 60, and afternoon highs in the mid 70’s under a mostly clear and blue sky with little wind.
Read MoreNursing facilities gear up for October vaccination deadline – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over a month ago, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to public health practitioners and clinicians about the urgent need to increase COVID-19 vaccination coverage across the United States to prevent surges…
Read MorePannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara – Employment Advisory on OSHA regs mandating vaccines
PRESIDENT BIDEN ORDERS OHSA TO DEVELOP EMERGENCY REGULATION MANDATING PRIVATE EMPLOYERS WITH 100 OR MORE EMPLOYEES TO REQUIRE COVID-19 VACCINE On September 9, 2021, the Biden Administration ordered the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop a rule that will require all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their…
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