Labor Department’s Health-Care Standard on Track, Chief Says

The US Department of Labor is on track to finalize a permanent Covid-19 safety standard for the health-care industry, according to the agency’s chief, who appeared on Capitol Hill for the second day in a row.

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is aiming for the health-care industry standard to be completed in the next three to six months, he told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Wednesday after two committee Democrats questioned him on the timeline. He also said he’s looking at revamping temporary visa programs.

Walsh appeared before the Senate lawmakers one day after appearing before the House Education and Labor ...