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
Aug 02 Zoom to pay $85 million for privacy miscues at start of pandemic By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press The proposed deal disclosed in federal court documents filed Saturday still requires a judge's approval. Millions of people in the U.S. could get a slice of the settlement. Continue reading
Aug 02 Mask mandate reinstated in San Francisco Bay Area amid surge By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press Health officials in San Francisco and six other Bay Area counties have announced that they are reinstating a mast mandate for all indoor settings as COVID-19 infections surge. Continue reading
Aug 02 WATCH: White House COVID Response Team holds news briefing By News Desk and Associated Press The briefing comes just days after President Joe Biden issued new pandemic requirements aimed at boosting vaccination rates for millions of federal workers and contractors. Continue reading
Aug 02 German government condemns violence at Berlin COVID protests By Associated Press The German government has condemned an outburst of violence at protests in Berlin against the country's anti-coronavirus measures. Continue reading
Aug 02 Why the CDC recommends wearing masks indoors even if you've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 By Peter Chin-Hong, The Conversation The CDC guidance applies to areas with high coronavirus transmission rates – which on the day of the announcement covered 63% of U.S. counties. Continue reading
Aug 02 Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Many of the companies that are requiring shots have mostly office workers who are already largely vaccinated and are reluctant to work alongside those who aren't. Continue reading
Aug 02 U.K. eases travel restrictions as industry lobbies for more By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and the European Union on Monday. Continue reading