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Coronavirus Roundup: More Free COVID Tests; HHS Secretary Tests Positive May 20, 2022
There’s a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
The New Air Force Ones Are Late, So the Old Planes Need More Cash, Official Says May 20, 2022
The Air Force acquisition chief cites a 2- to 3-year delay, which Boeing blames on subcontractor and supply problems.
How Better Ventilation Can Help ‘COVID-Proof’ Your Home May 20, 2022
Is someone at home sick with COVID-19? One simple but effective strategy for keeping the virus from spreading is to make your indoor air as much like the outdoors as possible.
Employee Group Calls for Federal Abortion Leave After Roe v. Wade is Overturned May 19, 2022
The Department of Justice Gender Equity Network asked the administration to authorize paid leave in cases where federal employees need to travel across state lines to receive abortion services.
OPM Issues Guidance on Implementing a Trump-era Hiring Policy May 19, 2022
The U.S. Digital Service has also been embedding in agencies to help build internal competency-based hiring abilities in federal agencies.