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As we complete week five of the legislative session, bills are moving fast through committees and onto the House and Senate floors for votes. One bill of business importance is HB 60 S2, Vaccine Passport Amendments, as it would prohibit an employer from requiring proof of immunity status in employment. After discussion in the House [...]
As Utah and the nation are facing a surge of COVID-19 cases and our ICUs are near or full capacity, the headlines continue to send mixed messages and it is increasingly difficult to identify fact versus fiction. During the webinar we heard from the local healthcare experts that are working the front lines. Speakers: [...]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, The Kroger Family of Companies’ most urgent priority has been the safety of our associates and customers. We have adhered to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marc Watkins and listened to our associates and customers to guide our policies. Last [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber would like to share the following important update from the Utah Department of Health: People who have had COVID-19 within the past 3 months or who are fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine if they have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19—excluding . People who have tested positive for COVID-19 within [...]
Supported by Regence, the new initiative expands on a nationwide program to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines SALT LAKE CITY — Today, United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) and Utah 211 announced the launch of the Ride United Vaccine Access Campaign, providing access to free rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Salt Lake County and [...]
Learn about what options are available for your business regarding the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, including volunteer opportunities, partnership opportunities with mobile clinics and the activation of existing onsite clinics. Questions to be covered, include: - What volunteer opportunities exist through state and local health departments? - How can my business support vaccination efforts? [...]
A vaccine business checklist will help guide companies as they develop strategy SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 1, 2021) - The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Recovery Coalition recognizes the importance of vaccine education and resources for your organization. The rapid administration of the vaccine will save lives and hasten our efforts to fully engage [...]
Throughout the past year many businesses have focused on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Now that vaccines have been developed, employers are faced with new questions. Can employees be required to be vaccinated? And do businesses need a formal vaccine policy? This webinar addresses: What an employer can and can't require What [...]
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (FEBRUARY 3, 2021) – The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Recovery Coalition, in partnership with Chamber’s Foundation - Utah Community Builders, has developed resources for employers seeking to understand the complexities of vaccine policy and business strategy. Part of this effort is a survey to gauge operational willingness and readiness of [...]
Hear from health care professionals about the truths and falsehoods of the new COVID-19 vaccines, how Utah classifies an “essential worker,” and more during the COVID-19 Vaccine: Myths & Misconceptions Webinar. Speakers: Dr. Angela Dunn, State Epidemiologist, Utah Department of Health Dr. Amy J. Khan, Executive Medical Director – Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and [...]
