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Requirement would be toughest in US as officials worry about spread of Omicron variant
Other measures include extended mask mandate to combat spread of new coronavirus strains
Case discovered in California as Biden administration weighs new restrictions to slow spread
White House races to block spread of new Omicron variant and contain potential Covid surge
Some labs were closed over holiday in US, which has yet to report any cases of new variant
US president pledges to contain any new Covid surge with more vaccinations
Mandate demanding staff are vaccinated or tested seen as unworkable by some employers
Saule Omarova labelled a ‘radical’ by Republicans and encounters scepticism from some Democrats too
US government funding for scientific research that splices deadly viruses to make them more transmissible is under scrutiny amid safety concerns
Critics says hours and staffing are reduced inside hospitals after healthcare takeovers
Barack Obama and other Democrats arrive for last week of summit without yet passing their promised measures
Louisiana judges said order compelling companies to comply posed ‘grave statutory and constitutional issues’
Legislative victory comes after electoral backlash and slide in popularity
Businesses face fines of up to $130,000 for violating rules designed to boost take-up of jab
Legislation requiring businesses to declare their true owners set to miss key legal deadline
Reforms included in Biden’s $1.75tn spending bill would see US government negotiate directly with drugmakers
Declassified report reignites debate over whether China bears responsibility for pandemic’s origins
Data from drugmaker and US regulator suggest advantages of Covid-19 jab would far outweigh risks
Biden administration outlines requirements as it prepares to ease travel restrictions from November 8
Moderates object to bill’s cost and its increased levies on companies and the rich
Unvaccinated employees must soon submit to weekly checks, straining short supply
People at high risk of catching coronavirus can now receive any of three vaccines authorised by US health agency
Suggestion ex-secretary of state would have benefited from treatment dismissed as ‘highly speculative’
Firm date for return of international visitors will be welcomed by airline and travel industries
Panel recommends third jabs for vulnerable people in step towards expanding US rollout of extra doses
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