Mar 31 France to close schools, ban domestic travel as virus surges By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban. Continue reading
Mar 31 Dramatic drop in common viruses raises question: Masks forever? By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio Hospitalizations are down 62% for childhood respiratory illnesses, a study shows. Masking and social distancing are keeping a variety of viruses in check this flu season. Continue reading
Mar 31 New York is latest state to legalize recreational marijuana By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press The legislation provides protections for cannabis users in the workplace, housing, family court and in schools, colleges and universities, and sets a target of providing half of marijuana licenses to individuals from underrepresented communities. Continue reading
Mar 31 City dwellers gained more access to public spaces during the pandemic – can they keep it? By Katharine Lusk, The Conversation COVID-19 has underscored the value of parks and public spaces. A new survey shows that U.S. mayors have gotten the message, but post-pandemic plans for public spaces remain largely undefined. Continue reading
Mar 31 Trans teenagers fear Alabama push to outlaw gender-affirming treatment By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Trace Trice is among the parents who have spoken out against the bill, saying it will be deadly. She said her child is a boy whether lawmakers believe it or not. Continue reading
Mar 30 White House expresses concerns about WHO report on COVID-19 origin By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press An international team that has released a long-awaited study of the possible origins of COVID-19 with Chinese colleagues say it's a "first start."… Continue reading
Mar 30 More than a dozen states to open vaccines to all adults By Associated Press The expansion that began Monday has some health officials worried about whether it will create expectations they can’t possibly meet until vaccine supplies catch up to demand. Continue reading
Mar 29 How to stay safe from COVID this summer, according to experts By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas The safest way to approach socializing in an ongoing pandemic involves a similar risk assessment to the one many people have been exercising since stay-at-home orders were lifted months ago, rather than throwing caution to the wind. Continue reading
Mar 29 At least 11 more states to open virus vaccines to all adults By Associated Press The expansion that begins Monday has some health officials worried about whether it will create expectations they can’t possibly meet until vaccines supplies catch up to demand. Continue reading
Mar 29 WATCH: Biden unveils plans for U.S. vaccination expansion By Associated Press The president addressed the nation from the White House Monday, declaring, “if we let our guard down now, we can see the virus getting worse, not better. People are letting up on precautions, which is a very bad thing.”… Continue reading