(September 1, 2022) The number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is expected to climb again this fall, but employees can better protect themselves and the company by being properly vaccinated against the latest strain of the virus and avoiding coming to work when feeling ill.
These were among the key messages delivered by Dr. Richard Vinroot, Vice President and Medical Director, during a recent update. In the nearly 10-minute video, Vinroot provides an update on an upcoming vaccine expected to better protect against the latest variant strain of COVID-19.
Watch the video in its entirety or use the menu to navigate to individual questions. The topics covered include:
- How have the company and its employees managed COVID since the mitigation requirements were lifted on March 31?
- With the availability of at-home tests, positive COVID case numbers may not be as accurate. What is the current threat level in the U.S.?
- An upcoming COVID vaccine is expected to better protect against variants of the illness. Should I get the updated vaccine?
- What is your expectation for the impact of this new COVID vaccine?
- What's the outlook for COVID in the U.S. for the remainder of the year? Do you foresee any changes to company safety protocols?
- What keeps you up most at night when you think about COVID’s potential impacts moving forward?