Arts Jul 28 Lollapalooza to require vaccination card or negative test By Kathleen Foody, Don Babwin, Associated Press
Politics Jul 28 New CDC guidelines set off rush to reimpose mask mandates Governments and businesses are scrambling to change course following new federal guidance calling for the return of mask wearing in virus hot spots amid a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press
World Jul 05 UK can ease COVID restrictions, Johnson says despite rising cases Johnson on Monday confirmed plans to reopen society despite rising coronavirus cases. He says legal sanctions will be replaced by individual "informed decisions" when the country moves to the final stage of lifting its long lockdown. He said that's scheduled… By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Health May 28 WATCH: How to take care of your mental health as the world returns to ‘normal’ Many Americans are facing mental health challenges as they deal with the tumult of the last year and the uncertainties ahead. The PBS NewsHour will take your questions on Friday about the best ways to maintain your mental health in… By News Desk
Nation May 10 D.C. aims for full reopening, with masks, by June 11 Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled a two-stage plan, with capacity restrictions on most indoor activities lifting on May 21, with the exception of bars, nightclubs and entertainment venues. By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press
May 07 Broadway readies imminent ticket sales for a fall reopening By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Many Broadway productions are scrambling to resume ticket sales in the coming days to welcome theater-goers this fall after city and state leaders have green-lit a reopening of the Great White Way at full capacity. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: ‘Make sure you get that second dose’ of COVID vaccine, says Dr. Fauci By News Desk About 8% of Americans who have received one dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have not returned for their second shot, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Continue reading
Apr 29 NYC mayor expects city to ‘fully reopen’ by July 1 By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio expects the city to “fully reopen” by July 1, with the lifting of the city’s COVID-19 restrictions. Continue reading
Apr 16 Muslims mark first Ramadan Friday prayers in Jerusalem since COVID lockdowns By Associated Press Tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers gathered at a sacred Jerusalem plaza for the first Friday prayers of Ramadan after coronavirus lockdowns kept the site off-limits last year. Continue reading
Apr 13 Muslims mark Ramadan amid virus surge and new restrictions By Amr Nabil, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Unlike last year, mosques have reopened for Ramadan prayers as vaccine rollouts continue in Muslim-majority nations like Indonesia. Continue reading