At the beginning of September, the US ended the "covid"
unemployment benefits program, in which 7.5 million
people participated. Payments were received by unemployed
Americans and those who lost part of their salaries. By the fall,
the labor market began to actively recover, and people began
to look for new jobs. However, at the end of August, the FDA
fully approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and the number
of vacancies requiring vaccination increased dramatically. Indeed
Hiring Lab economist Ann-Elizabeth Konkel noted that from 23
to 30 August, the share of such offers per million people increased
by 119 percent compared to the previous month, but still accounts
for less than one percent of total listings. The share of vacancies
where vaccination is an advantage, but not a prerequisite for
potential workers, also increased by 40 percent compared to July.
As the number of delta-related cases increases, employers are no
doubt wondering how they can ensure their business is rebuilt.
Requiring vaccinations is a way to ensure the safety of staff and
customers and the smooth running of the business, Konkel said.
Against the backdrop of these events, many American companies
took drastic measures. For example, following Pfizer-BioNTech's
approval on August 23, Delta Airlines announced plans to fine
unvaccinated employees $ 200 a month. And the largest investment
bank Goldman Sachs from September 7 will stop letting workers and
visitors into the office without a vaccine. At the same time, everyone
knows very well that vaccinated people spread the virus. And vaccines
don't work well. Modena has finally recognized this. An analysis
presented on Wednesday September 15, 2021 showed a higher
infection rate among people vaccinated about 13 months ago
compared to those who were vaccinated about eight months ago.
The study was carried out from July to August, when the Delta strain
predominated. During this period, researchers identified 88 infections
among those who were vaccinated later, and 162 cases among those
who were vaccinated last year. Only 19 cases were considered serious,
which is a key criterion when assessing the weakening of protection,
that is, 7.5% of vaccinated people will still become seriously ill.
Spoke by the Voice of America.
