Hochul says statewide mask mandate for schools is likely

Speaking at P.S. 143 in Queens, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated she will likely issue a statewide mask mandate for schools after she assumes the office of governor.

COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says

The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.

CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission

The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs

President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.

Vaccine boosters available to immunocompromised New Yorkers

A third dose of either the Pfizer or the Moderna vaccine is now available to New Yorkers who have a weakened immune system.

20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county

Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19

According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.

TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022

The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.

These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.

More businesses added to NYC COVID vaccine proof mandate

New York City becomes the first major city in the U.S. to require proof of vaccination in order to eat indoors, use a gym or see a show.

No statewide mask mandate in Connecticut, but schools must use face coverings

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday he has no plans yet to implement a statewide mask mandate, but does plan to keep in place the current requirement that face coverings be worn inside schools

Texas requests five mortuary trailers as COVID continues to surge

The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them

Vaccine boosters will be recommended for all U.S. residents

U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.

Record pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations reported amid delta surge

Data collected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations have skyrocketed over the past week.

New Jersey Marathon canceled again due to pandemic

The New Jersey Marathon has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.