Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patientsIndividual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.3 months ago
DOD to study whether COVID-19 vaccine helped or hurt troopsA provision in the annual defense bill continues the controversy surrounding the vaccine.4 months ago
VeteransVA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine booster Virus infection cases within the VA health care system are up more than 200% in the last two months.
Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readinessDemocratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.17 months ago
Military COVID-19 vaccine mandate repealed in defense bill compromiseThe $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.17 months ago
VA, HHS urge veterans to get COVID shots before holiday seasonMore than 23,000 veterans have died from complications related to COVID-19 infections.17 months ago
Keep COVID-19 military vaccine mandate, defense secretary saysDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops.17 months ago
GOP senators threaten to block NDAA over COVID-19 vaccine mandateThey want troops dismissed for refusing the vaccine to get their jobs back and be awarded back pay.17 months ago
VA study finds Paxlovid may help prevent long COVID-19 problemsThe medication helped reduce the chance of long-term health complications by 25%.18 months ago
Air Force’s unvaccinated instructor pilots allowed to resume flyingIt is “in the best interest of the Air Force” for instructors to resume their regular flight duties, Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart said in an Oct. 25 memo.18 months ago
VA officials confident they’re ready for the next COVID surgeCoronavirus cases among VA patients are up slightly from October 2021.18 months ago
VA telehealth appointments may complicate vets’ community care optionsDepartment leaders are looking into whether eligibility rules for outside care should change if online medical appointments are available.19 months ago
Air Force vaccine case will remain a class-action, appeals court rulesOral arguments in the appellate case are scheduled for Oct. 19.20 months ago