DOL Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on COVID-19
On January 29th, the Department of Labor issued a News Release regarding workplace guidance on COVID-19. Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe place and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious...
COVID-19 Variants Beginning to Spread
There are three new variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, creating concern. Not only are these variants different from the original virus, but they are different from one another. Early research indicates: Some evidence suggests two variants spread...
Alabama COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Plan
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine according to their vaccination allocation plan that was approved by the CDC. Distribution of the vaccine is currently going to healthcare workers and residents of long term care...
CDC Issues Updated Guidelines Regarding COVID-19 Quarantine
On December 2, 2020, the CDC noted alternatives to the 14-day quarantine recommended in cases of COVID-19 exposure. While the CDC still recommends a 14-day period of quarantine if a person has been in close contact with a positive case of COVID–19, the CDC believes...