Kimberlee Speakman, Forbes Staff

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Higher-Grade Masks Beginning To Be Required In Public Places Across U.S.

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Guggenheim Museum, Cornell University and University of Southern California are some of the places requiring people to wear higher grade medical masks.

U.S. Covid-19 Hospitalizations Top 138,000, Nearing Record

The rise in hospitalizations come after the U.S. reported a global single-day record of nearly 1 million new Covid-19 cases on Monday.

U.S. Covid Deaths In 2021 Pass Toll For 2020

A comparison of CDC and John Hopkins University Covid-19 data reveal there have been 385,437 Covid-19 related deaths so far this year.

WHO Backs Widespread Use Of First Malaria Vaccine

The vaccine was found effective in a pilot program involving thousands of children across three countries.

CDC: Pregnant People With Covid-19 At Higher Risk Of Pregnancy Complications And Premature Birth

The CDC said there is also an increased likelihood of newborns, born from mothers diagnosed with Covid-19, being admitted to intensive care units.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Released From Health Facility After Month-Long Battle With Covid-19

Jackson had been transferred to a health facility to receive rehabilitation after his bout of Covid-19 aggravated his Parkinson’s disease.

Los Angeles School District Will Require Eligible Students Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19

The nation’s second largest school district will require all eligible students to show vaccination proof by January 10.

Maryland Authorizes Covid-19 Booster Shots For Elderly Despite Lack Of Federal Guidance

Gov. Hogan said pharmacies and other providers across the state can administer Covid-19 booster shots to those 65 or older without a prescription or doctor’s order.

CDC Sees Large-Scale Covid-19 Outbreaks At Schools Not Following Safety Guidelines, Asks Them To ‘Do The Right Thing’

A recent CDC report found that student Covid-19 case rates were 3.4 times lower in schools that followed CDC recommendations compared to the community during the winter peak.

Over 100 Cases Across 5 States Tied To Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Health officials have linked the event to Covid-19 cases in North Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota and Wisconsin.