Aug 04 AP EXPLAINER: Will new CDC moratorium keep tenants housed? By Michael Casey, Associated Press After a federal eviction moratorium was allowed to lapse this weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new moratorium Tuesday on evictions that would last until Oct. 3. Continue reading
Aug 04 WATCH: Psaki speaks on calls for Cuomo to resign, vaccine boosters By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki will hold a news briefing Wednesday as rising COVID-19 cases throughout the U.S. threaten recovery from the pandemic, particularly in regions with low vaccination rates. Continue reading
Aug 03 CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through Oct. 3 By Josh Boak, Lisa Mascaro, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The new moratorium could help keep millions in their homes as the coronavirus’ delta variant has spread and states have been slow to release federal rental aid. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Biden chides Republican governors who resist vaccine rules By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press The U.S. has donated and shipped more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 60 countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Zambia, the White House announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 03 DeSantis won’t move on masks as Florida COVID wards swell By Terry Spencer, Adriana Gomez Licon, Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press With the much more contagious delta variant now spreading exponentially, Florida hit 11,515 hospitalized patients Tuesday, breaking last year's record for the third straight day. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki criticized policies in states such as Texas and Florida that have moved to block employers and proprietors from implementing mask or vaccine requirements to curb the coronavirus. Continue reading
Aug 03 For many, the belated realization that COVID will be ‘a long war’ sparks anger and denial By Megan Molteni, STAT News Though this new outrage might look and sound like righteous indignation, mental health professionals say that what’s behind it is fear. Continue reading
Aug 02 In a pandemic Olympics without all the crowds, what gets lost? By Ted Anthony, Associated Press Looking at the Games without fans is an opportunity to examine what spectators add to a public entertainment event, and what their absence takes away. Continue reading
Aug 02 Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19 By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Graham says he "started having flu-like symptoms Saturday night" and went to the doctor Monday morning. Graham says he will quarantine for 10 days and describes his current symptoms as "mild."… Continue reading
Aug 02 U.S. hits 70 percent vaccination rate — a month late, amid a surge By Mike Catalini, Associated Press The U.S. still has not hit the administration's other goal of fully vaccinating 165 million American adults by July 4. It is about 8.5 million short. Continue reading