Texas Governor Bars Mask and Vaccination Mandates
The state’s daily average of cases has risen more than 200 percent over the past 14 days and hospit…
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Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anger and frustration mounted as President Joe Biden showed no signs of reversing…
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Delta Variant Drives Global Virus Surge, W.H.O. Warns
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization’s director general, said a worldwide …
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WEEKEND READ: COVID-19 cases soar, Austin-Travis County ICU bed capacity shrinks, Longhorns move, Texas is sued
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just one week after Austin-Travis County moved to Stage 4 COVID-19 risk based guide…
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Provincetown's Covid Outbreak Shows 'It's Nowhere Near Over'
Provincetown, Mass., the quirky community at the tip of Cape Cod, thought it was safe to return to …
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E.coli outbreak linked to raw cake mix sparks CDC investigation | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched an investigation into an E.coli o…
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US vaccinations tick up as delta variant spreads | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The pace of vaccinations in the United States has picked up over the past week as the delta variant…
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Lollapalooza requiring masks at indoor spaces on final 2 days of music festival
CHICAGO ( WGN ) — Officials for the Lollapalooza music festival announced on Friday that masks will…
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Central Texas parents worry about sending kids back to school amid COVID-19 surge
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A COVID-19 outbreak at a Georgetown summer camp has a Leander parent worried about …
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Who Are the Unvaccinated in America? There’s No One Answer.
One segment of people who have avoided shots is vehemently opposed to the idea. But there is a seco…
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Public health expert Leana Wen: 'Biden absolutely declared a victory too soon' | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Public health expert Leana Wen says “President Biden absolutely declared a victory too soon” in the…
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Delta variant raises fears of worsening mutations | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The rapid spread of the delta variant is raising concerns among scientists that the coronavirus cou…
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Eviction Moratorium Set to Lapse as Biden Aid Effort Falters
The administration made a last-ditch, failed appeal to Congress to extend the moratorium to buy mor…
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U.S. Shifts Tactics Against Virus in Days With Mask Guidance
Delta-driven surges are prompting new measures from the federal government, states and cities, comp…
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The Long Kiss Goodbye: Will Covid End the French Bise Forever?
Social distancing made the cheek kiss a much rarer greeting, and polling suggests it may stay that …
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Mourning Families Seek Solace From the ‘Grief Purgatory’ of Covid-19
The pandemic has left hundreds of thousands of Americans alone in bereavement, unable to plan prope…
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CDC director defends mask guidance: 'This weighed heavily on me' | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the decision to update federa…
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New Rule Raises Question: Who’ll Pay for All the Covid Tests?
With the Delta variant surging, many companies decide that unvaccinated workers will need to get re…
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Simone Biles sparks nationwide conversation on mental health | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles's decision to pull out of the team competition at the Olympics due to…
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For Tenants Nationwide, a Scramble to Pay Months of Rent or Face Eviction
A federal eviction moratorium is scheduled to end on Saturday. Many tenants are packing up and faci…
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New Rule Raises Question: Who’ll Pay for All the Covid Tests?
With the Delta variant surging, many companies decide that unvaccinated workers will need to get re…
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Biden, Republicans and the Pandemic Blame Game
G.O.P. resistance to public health measures has helped fuel Covid’s resurgence. But the president w…
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As Covid Cases Rise All Over U.S., Lower Vaccination Rates Point to Worse Outcomes
Counties with low vaccination rates continue to bear the brunt of the highly contagious Delta varia…
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N.F.L. Vaccine Holdouts Face Training Camp Scrutiny
Though 88.5 percent of all N.F.L. players had received at least one vaccine dose through Friday, so…
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Mask sales resurging after once fading
NEW YORK (AP) — Masks, which had started to disappear from store shelves, may be front and center a…
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The Fed’s favorite price index rose again in June, as consumer spending came in strong.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index popped 4 percent in June from the prior year. Economist…
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Former Trump official says 'just a matter of time' before unvaccinated get delta variant | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Adm. Brett Giroir, former President Trump’s coronavirus testing czar, on Thursday urged anyone who …
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States race to use COVID-19 vaccines before they expire
Hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been saved from the trash after U.S. regulator…
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Do I need to get tested for COVID if I'm vaccinated?
Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I’m vaccinated? Yes, if you’ve been around someone who has…
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CDC internal memo calls delta variant as contagious as chickenpox: report | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
An internal memo from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportedly says that the…
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Delta variant just as contagious as chickenpox, CDC says
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has described the …
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Los Angeles Schools Will Test All Students and Staff for Covid
The shift by the second-largest U.S. district comes weeks before in-person classes are scheduled to…
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The Threat of Evictions for N.Y. Renters
The federal moratorium is over on Saturday, but the state's ban lasts until the end of August. …
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Mexico Makes Its Olympic Baseball Debut Against the Dominican Republic
The national team qualified for the tournament for the first time, instilling hope that baseball co…
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Eurozone G.D.P. Rises 2 Percent
The eurozone economy grew 2 percent last quarter, as lockdowns eased and business activity stirred.…
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Nanjing Delta Outbreak Tests China's Tough Approach to Covid
Cases have spread from the city of Nanjing to several provinces and the capital, Beijing, in the pa…
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Here’s Who Is Hospitalized for Covid in New York City as Cases Rise
People with compromised immune systems and the unvaccinated make up a high percentage of patients w…
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What to Do This Summer: Los Angeles
An indoor masking order hasn’t stopped visitors from enjoying Culver City, Downtown and Venice. Her…
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How New Yorkers in One Small Town Became Allies Instead of Enemies
The pandemic brought hordes of city dwellers to quiet Cornwall, Connecticut. But the urban influx h…
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‘Covid With a Vengeance’ Consumes U.S. Politics
Rising case counts and stagnant vaccination rates could prove equally frustrating for President Bid…
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Don’t Let the Pandemic Tear Australia Apart
Our states sometimes seem to be at war with each other as outbreaks flare. But this virus knows no …
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Korean American dry cleaners search for COVID help
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) - The coronavirus pandemic decimated many businesses, including one in…
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CDC recommends COVID testing after exposure, even if vaccinated
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) - As U.S. health officials are recommending that vaccinated people wea…
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Bay Area bars and restaurants requiring proof of COVID vaccinations
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) - More bars and restaurants across the Bay Area are requiring customer…
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C.D.C. Internal Report Calls Delta Variant as Contagious as Chickenpox
Infections in vaccinated Americans also may be as transmissible as those in unvaccinated people, th…
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San Francisco considers mask mandate
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) -- "We anticipate if we do nothing and continue down this path we…
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Only 13 ICU beds are available in Austin region, state data shows
AUSTIN (KXAN) — State data shows there are only 13 intensive care unit beds available in the 11-cou…
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Consumer Spending Was a Big Factor in G.D.P. Expansion
A 2.8 percent rise in spending on services helped offset declines in other areas of the economy. …
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Duterte Says Vaccine Refusers in the Philippines Should Be Detained at Home
It was not clear whether President Rodrigo Duterte intended to try to enforce such a rule, which le…
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Booster shots recommended for elderly in Israel | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Israeli officials are recommending its citizens 60 and older receive booster shots of the COVID-19 …
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AstraZeneca CEO: 'Not clear yet' if boosters are needed | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The CEO of AstraZeneca said it is “not clear yet” if booster shots will be needed to maintain prote…
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Emergent: FDA approved troubled facility to resume vaccine production | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for the troubled Emergent BioSolutions plan…
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A dozen GOP governors urge Supreme Court to let states regulate abortion | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
A dozen Republican governors on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to eliminate federal protections f…
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US Olympic pole vaulter tests COVID-19 positive | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Team USA pole vaulter Sam Kendricks has pulled out from the Olympic Games in Tokyo after testing po…
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F.D.A. Gives Approval for Emergent Vaccine Plant in Baltimore to Reopen
After a two-day inspection at the Emergent BioSolutions site where Johnson & Johnson doses were…
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FDA extends Johnson & Johnson vaccine shelf life | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s shelf …
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Biden to launch vaccine push for millions of federal workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping to set a model for employers nationwide, President Joe Biden will announce…
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Map: Where People in the U.S. Are Most Vulnerable to the Delta Variant
Estimates show much of the country is still susceptible to the kind of rapid spread that can put st…
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U.S. Economy Grew 1.6% in Second Quarter
The G.D.P. figure was the latest gauge of a recovery that could be challenged by the Delta variant …
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Here's How Companies Are Responding to the Rise in Virus Cases
Large businesses are revising their rules about employee vaccinations and wearing masks as the Delt…
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Map shows areas hit hardest by latest COVID-19 surge
(NEXSTAR) – Coronavirus cases are on the rise in all 50 states, but the magnitude of the problem is…
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European Union Pulls Ahead of the U.S. in Vaccinations
The figures provided a stark contrast with the early stages of the inoculation campaigns, when the …
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Gems in the Backyard? A Tall Tale Has Glimmers of Truth.
News reports that workers in Sri Lanka dug up a cluster of sapphires worth up to $100 million were …
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Democrats consider scaling back new funds to fight next pandemic | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Congressional Democrats are considering cutting new funds for pandemic preparedness in an upcoming …
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A Push to Get New York Vaccinated
A mandate for state employees and a $100 reward for getting a first shot in New York City are aimed…
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Retailers Revisit Mask Debate After New C.D.C. Guidelines
Companies that dealt with shifting recommendations, angry customers and vulnerable employees earlie…
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Here's How Companies Are Responding to the Rise in Virus Cases
Large businesses are revising their rules about employee vaccinations and wearing masks as the Delt…
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Pfizer impulsa el debate de las dosis de refuerzo contra la COVID-19 con un nuevo estudio
La vacuna contra el coronavirus de Pfizer puede debilitarse ligeramente con el tiempo, informó la c…
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Health officials urge indoor mask-wearing
BENICIA, Calif. (KRON) - Just a day after the CDC recommended returning to indoor mask-wearing, reg…
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How bad will the Delta variant get?
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) - One day after CDC recommendations that fully vaccinated people mask …
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All of New York City Falls Under C.D.C. Indoor Mask Guidelines
Agency officials said that Americans should wear masks indoors in parts of the country that have re…
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England to Admit Vaccinated U.S. and E.U. Visitors Without Quarantine
Travelers will still need a negative coronavirus test before entering the country, Britain’s transp…
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Pfizer says third vaccine shot 'strongly' boosts immune response against delta variant | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Pfizer said Wednesday that a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine "strongly" boosts the imm…
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Tokyo sets all-time high for new virus cases amid Olympics | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Tokyo on Wednesday hit an all-time high for new coronavirus infections with more than 3,000 reporte…
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WHO says COVID-19 deaths up 21 percent globally in last week | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
COVID-19 deaths have increased by 21 percent globally in the last week, according to the World Heal…
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New C.D.C. Mask Guidance Complicates Return-to-Office Plans
Companies that have already opened their doors must decide whether to retrench on masking policies.…
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House of Representatives Reimposes Mask Mandate in Its Chamber
The House dropped its previous mask mandate six weeks ago, but the Congress’s top doctor said masks…
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El fútbol era la alegrÃa del Valle del PuercoespÃn. Luego llegó el virus
El club Wadi al-Nis, de un pequeño poblado de Cisjordania de apenas 1400 habitantes donde casi todo…
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Man charged with threatening Fauci, NIH director | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
A man has been charged with threatening Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser,…
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Biden to Tout Manufacturing in Pennsylvania as New Mask Rules Draw Spotlight
Anxiety about the pandemic has begun to rise again. source https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/28/us/…
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Gottlieb: US will be through delta wave in 2 or 3 weeks | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb predicted early Wednesday that the …
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Ford again requiring masks at plants in Missouri, Florida | The Hill: Healthcare Policy
The Ford Motor Company said it will again require all employees to wear masks at its facilities in …
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Some parents scheming ways to get ineligible children vaccinated
DALLAS ( NewsNation Now ) — Students are less than 3 weeks away from the first day of school in Dal…
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New Vaccine Rules for Workers? Unions Voice Exasperation.
“We didn’t even have a heads-up that this was coming out,” one labor leader said. Others said membe…
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The Cruise Industry Stages a Comeback
After watching thousands of passengers get ill and more than a year of devastating financial losses…
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As Delta Variant Spreads, N.Y.C. Parents Worry About Coming School Year
So far, there have been very few cases in New York City’s summer school session, but some parents w…
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One big question for the Fed: When will jobs come back?
The economy still has 6.8 million fewer jobs than it did before the pandemic, a key factor as the c…
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Covid Variant Adds to Worker Anxieties
Some see an undue rush by employers to get workplaces back to normal, whether by dropping precautio…
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Will the Delta Variant Wreck the Recovery?
Probably not. But there are potential challenges with both supply and demand that put the economy a…
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Want a Vaccine Reservation in South Korea? Try Waiting 111 Hours.
Once a model in fighting the pandemic, the country has been slow to vaccinate its people, even as i…
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Contra Costa County considers worker vaccinations as COVID cases rise
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) - As the delta variant dominates new cases across the Bay Area, …
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