May 14 Watch 12:38 Brooks and Capehart on masks, the Middle East and House GOP shake up By PBS NewsHour New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including what the Isreali-Palestinian conflict and the CDC's new mask guidance means for President Joe Biden, as well as… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 9:33 CDC director on mask guidance for the fully vaccinated, unvaccinated and immunocompromised Fully vaccinated Americans will now be able to go mask-free indoors in most places, and outdoors in crowds, according to new guidance released Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 7:48 When do I need a mask? Understanding the CDC’s post-vaccine guidance The CDC announced new guidance about wearing masks today, specifically when masks are no longer needed outside for vaccinated people. The latest recommendations maintain important warnings about masking indoors and in crowds outside. To understand more about this revised guidance… Continue watching
Apr 27 CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines Tuesday on the wearing of masks outdoors, saying fully vaccinated Americans don't need to cover their faces anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 7:16 What are my chances of hospitalization even after being fully vaccinated? By PBS NewsHour The latest on COVID-19 and vaccines: Johnson & Johnson shots continue to be on pause as health officials investigate extremely rare side effects; Moderna and Pfizer vaccination appointments are becoming easier to snag in many states; and what scientists are… Continue watching
Apr 16 U.S. setting up $1.7 billion national network to track virus variants By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave, the Biden administration announced Friday. Continue reading
Apr 02 Fully vaccinated can travel again, says new CDC guidance By Candice Choi, Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting tested for the coronavirus or going into quarantine afterward. 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 19 Watch 5:41 CDC relaxes social distancing guidelines for schools In new guidelines released Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing requirements for students in school, stating they could safely sit three feet apart — rather than six — without barriers if they are wearing… Continue watching
Mar 19 WATCH: Biden visits CDC, declares ‘science is back’ By Associated Press Students can safely sit just 3 feet apart in the classroom as long as they wear masks but should be kept the usual 6 feet away from one another at sporting events, assemblies, lunch or chorus practice, the CDC said… Continue reading