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.
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.
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.
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
COVID-19 surge: Tennessee National Guard deploys over 550 soldiers to assist hospitals
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
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.
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.
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.
The New Jersey Marathon has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NY schools prep for fall sports but COVID could change things
When the New York State Department of Education released guidance for reopening schools, it also recommended that high-risk fall contact sports, such as football or volleyball, in high-transmission areas should be canceled or held virtually.
When the New York State Department of Education released guidance for reopening schools, it also recommended that high-risk fall contact sports, such as football or volleyball, in high-transmission areas should be canceled or held virtually.
Hip hop concert series kicks off in Bronx
The first of four It's Time for Hip Hop in NYC concerts was held at Orchard Beach in the Bronx.
The first of four It's Time for Hip Hop in NYC concerts was held at Orchard Beach in the Bronx.
NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
NYC proof of vaccination mandate in effect
While scores of restaurants across the city are set to comply with the new regulations, the NYC Hospitality Alliance says there is still a number who oppose it.
While scores of restaurants across the city are set to comply with the new regulations, the NYC Hospitality Alliance says there is still a number who oppose it.
COVID-19 boosters: Walgreens, CVS offering 3rd dose to immunocompromised
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Beloved Alabama police officer, decorated Army veteran dies suddenly from COVID-19
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Officer Juan Gomez, 39, was hospitalized on Aug. 6 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He passed away Saturday.
Philadelphia announces new indoor, outdoor mask mandates: What you need to know
Philadelphia has announced a series of new coronavirus restrictions, including mask mandates in some indoor and outdoor settings. City officials will also soon be required to get vaccinated or double mask while at work.
Philadelphia has announced a series of new coronavirus restrictions, including mask mandates in some indoor and outdoor settings. City officials will also soon be required to get vaccinated or double mask while at work.
Mask clash shuts down school board meeting in Rockland County
A Rockland County school board called off a meeting this week after attendees angrily bucked being told to wear masks
A Rockland County school board called off a meeting this week after attendees angrily bucked being told to wear masks