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ANA again calls for the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to remain in place during the public health emergency. The ETS sets clear and enforceable requirements for COVID-19 prevention in hospitals, home health, community clinics, and other health care delivery sites.

While ANA is pleased with this action, we are disappointed about the decision to block OSHA's ETS for COVID-19 vaccination and testing for large businesses. 

The availability of safe and effective vaccines remains one of our strongest defenses against preventable viruses and severe symptoms.

The guidance shortens the time for isolation and quarantine for health care workers with COVID-19, and tips toward economic needs as opposed to the health of nurses.

As variants contribute to a rise in COVID-19 cases, we double-down on our call for all eligible Americans to get vaccinated and to get their booster shots.

On December 21, OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) will expire. ANA urges OSHA to act quickly to renew this ETS, which provides critical protections for nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic.

ANA hails the passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (S. 610/H.R. 1667) by the U.S. House of Representatives.

The American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the American Medical Association (AMA) released a new television and digital ad campaign to thank health care workers during the holiday season.

Millions of adults now have access to boosters and increased protection against COVID-19. 

The only way to truly end this pandemic is to ensure widespread vaccination and to continue the preventive public health measures that curb the spread of this virus.

This move opens the door for millions of children to begin receiving a recommended dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

These recent actions denote another critical step in getting millions of Americans enhanced and long-term protection against COVID-19.