DC Mayor Muriel Bowser restores mask mandates indoors – regardless of vaccination status
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that mask mandates are once again in effect indoors in the nation’s capital for everyone over the age of 2 – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
California updates mask mandates for public transit, classrooms, hospitals, shelters
California released an update on the state's masking guidance.
COVID-19 booster: Israel to offer 3rd shot to older citizens
Israel’s prime minister has announced that the country will offer a coronavirus booster to people over 60 who have already been vaccinated.
FDA allows troubled Baltimore COVID-19 vaccine factory to resume operations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
Judge allows vaccination to count towards community service
A Louisiana judge is allowing some of those being sentenced to probation in his court to get a coronavirus vaccination to reduce their community service requirement.
Delta variant surge brings anxiety to parents of NYC students
With just weeks to go before kids are due to return to classrooms, the CDC has already changed its mask guidance for schools. Now, some parents are bracing for the possibility of more restrictions.
Restaurateur Danny Meyer to require all guests, workers be vaccinated
Famed restaurateur Danny Meyer will require all customers and employees at his restaurants to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
All patient-facing workers at NY-run hospitals to be vaccinated, no test option: Gov. Cuomo
New York will require all state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19 while "front-line" workers at state-owned hospitals will not have the test option.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Fully vaccinated US, EU visitors can visit England without quarantining
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and much of Europe, excluding France, will now be able to visit England without having to quarantine.
Vaccinated Americans are fed up with the unvaccinated
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said, "It's time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks." Many New Yorkers agree with that sentiment.
Cuomo, Murphy, Lamont 'reviewing' new CDC guidance on masks
The CDC says even if you're vaccinated you should go back to wearing a mask indoors in parts of the country where infections are rising. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are reviewing the new guidance.
Employers can legally mandate COVID shots | EXPLAINER
The Justice Department says individuals must be informed of their "option to accept or refuse administration" of an emergency use vaccine like the coronavirus shot. But that doesn't prohibit employers from mandating vaccinations as a condition of employment.
NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14K for violating COVID-19 protocols
The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.
CDC: New data suggests vaccinated people could transmit delta variant
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.