Health Nov 28 Thousands protest coronavirus restrictions in Czech capital By Karel Janicek, Associated Press
Health Nov 16 D.C. to drop most indoor mask requirements next week The District of Columbia will lift its indoor mask requirement starting next week, as local COVID infection cases continue to trend downward. Starting Monday, Nov. 22, masks will no longer be required in many indoor spaces. By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press
Education Aug 06 Arkansas judge blocks state from enforcing mask mandate ban An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks. By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press
Health Aug 01 Watch 8:38 Masks, vaccinations, delta: Why we are at a ‘critical point’ in the pandemic Surges in Delta cases across the nation have changed and undone some of the progress made against the COVID-19 pandemic: the CDC has advised fully vaccinated people to remain cautious and even wear masks indoors. Jessica Malaty Rivera, an infectious… By PBS NewsHour
World Jul 31 French police clash with anti-virus pass protesters in Paris With virus infections spiking and hospitalizations rising, French lawmakers have passed a bill requiring the pass in most places as of Aug. 9. Polls show a majority of French support the pass, but some are adamantly opposed. By Associated Press
Jul 29 Watch 3:45 Partisan attacks over mask mandates, vaccines underscore deep divide over COVID Roughly 2.7 million civilians working for the federal government now have a big choice to make about COVID-19 shots as President Joe Biden moves to require federal workers get vaccinated or face regular testing. That decision, and the return to… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 10:02 Dr. Fauci on delta variant, risks to children, breakthrough COVID and booster shots COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has labeled it a "pandemic of the unvaccinated," warning of the delta variant. President Joe Biden also warned Monday to beware… Continue watching
Jul 09 California set to require face masks at schools this fall By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press Ahead of new school guidelines expected next week, health officials in California said Friday that requiring face coverings will allow all schools to reopen this fall for full in-person instruction. Continue reading
May 16 CDC director says mask turnaround based solely on science By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The sudden change sparked praise from those eager to return to pre-pandemic life, particularly those who see the new guidelines as a way to reopen workplaces, schools and other venues that went dark during the pandemic. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 5:06 Is the CDC guidance easing mask requirements premature? A doctor weighs in By Lisa Desjardins In many states, fully vaccinated Americans can now resume most activities without wearing a mask. The new guidance announced Thursday by the CDC was met with jubilation in many quarters. But there are also concerns the changes for indoor masking… Continue watching