Health Dec 20 States trash masks and pandemic gear as huge stockpiles linger and expire By Jennifer Peltz, David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Nation Mar 10 U.S. officials extend the travel mask rule while weighing new approach Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule. By David Koenig, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Health Feb 25 Healthy Americans can stop wearing masks in areas with low COVID-19 impact, CDC says U.S. officials say most Americans live in places where healthy people can safely take a break from wearing masks. By Carla K. Johnson, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Education Sep 02 French children are back to school, wearing masks They must wear a mask from age 6 as part of rules aimed at slowing down the spread of the virus in the country. By Sylvie Corbet, Oleg Cetinic, Associated Press
Health Aug 02 Why the CDC recommends wearing masks indoors even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 The CDC guidance applies to areas with high coronavirus transmission rates – which on the day of the announcement covered 63% of U.S. counties. By Peter Chin-Hong, The Conversation
Jul 22 Watch 3:13 U.S. officials re-emphasize importance of COVID vaccines, investigating virus’ origins The White House is issuing urgent calls to action Thursday in the face of COVID-19's latest assault, especially given the dangerous delta variant of the virus. The Biden administration's appeals for Americans to get vaccinated come amid talks of re-imposing… Continue watching
Jul 01 Delta variant exploits low vaccine rates, easing of rules By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press The latest alarming coronavirus variant is exploiting low global vaccination rates and a rush to ease pandemic restrictions. That's adding new urgency to the drive to get more shots in arms and slow its supercharged spread. Continue reading
Jun 29 4 COVID-era habits that people aren’t ready to lose By Laura Santhanam Actions we took under duress have become hardwired habits and may endure after the pandemic has receded. They may help us think and live differently — maybe even better — in the future. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 8:01 Gov. Murphy on NJ’s ‘very strong’ position to fully reopen schools by fall New Jersey, once among the states hardest hit by COVID-19, reported a little over 350 new cases Wednesday. The state's Democratic Governor, Phil Murphy, announced that many indoor masking requirements in public places will be lifted this Memorial Day weekend,… Continue watching
May 19 Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republicans are rebelling against the requirement that they wear a mask on the House floor. And that's stoking tensions with majority Democrats who still require masks despite updated guidance from federal health officials. Continue reading