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Why some states are treating schools differently from other indoor spaces when weighing end of mask mandates
The Democratic governors of California, Illinois and New York said they needed more time and data before they could make a decision about face coverings in schools, one of the most contentious and hotly debated aspects of the pandemic response.
Going further than CDC, pediatricians group recommends masks in schools even for the vaccinated
The American Academy of Pediatrics urged schools to resume in-person learning and said universal masking would ensure safety for students and staff.
22-year-old on becoming America’s first vaccine millionaire: ‘I thought it was a prank call’
Abbigail Bugenske, a recent college grad, has no plans to quit her job and she says she’s still looking to buy a used car — “not a Ferrari.” Her winnings are part of a nationwide effort to incentivize coronavirus vaccination.
Recent college grad wins a million dollars for getting vaccinated in Ohio
The state’s “Vax-a-Million” contest is part of a nationwide effort to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Bar owner charged with selling fake coronavirus vaccine cards in one of the first cases of its kind
The 59-year-old California man is accused of selling the forgeries for $20 each. He now faces three felonies.
Beer, bouquets and free rounds at a gun range: How local governments promote vaccines
With demand for vaccines falling, some cities and states have turned to outlandish incentives to lure in people ambivalent about the shots.
Are we entering a ‘fourth wave’ of the pandemic? Experts disagree.
Is this the beginning of yet another surge? Or is it only “pockets of infection”? Whatever experts call it, one thing is clear: Infections are on the rise again.
Who makes the mask rules? Despite a Texas lawsuit, the mandate survives in Austin.
After Austin and Travis County defied a statewide moratorium on mask mandates, the local ordinances have survived a legal challenge — for now.
