Safety and Health (including COVID-19)

In its most recently released guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has announced that individuals who are fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 are no longer required to wear a mask or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings.  According to the CDC, this includes attending indoor gatherings, shopping, dining at restaurants, and … Read more

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State will adopt the new guidance set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) on mask use for fully vaccinated people. See ALG’s recent blog here.  The guidance provides that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings … Read more

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released updated recommendations for fully vaccinated people. According to the guidance, fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings and venues. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 2 weeks after they have received … Read more

New York has become the first state to launch a coronavirus passport app.  The Excelsior Pass provides secure, digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. There are currently three types of Passes: COVID-19 Vaccination Pass (valid for 180 days after the final dose of the vaccine was administered, at which time a new … Read more

This webinar for @work with ALG subscribers will focus on the continuing evolution of safety and health measures aimed at protecting employees and the public from COVID-19 spread in the workplace. From the CDC to OSHA to local agencies, employers have an ever-increasing number of regulations and guidelines to monitor as they navigate how to … Read more