88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July
Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Orlando FEMA vaccine site to close in about 1 week
The vaccine site only offers second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The vaccine site only offers second doses of the Pfizer vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
LIST: Stores not requiring masks for fully vaccinated individuals
There are still many stores that have not updated their mask policy, despite the change in CDC guidance.
There are still many stores that have not updated their mask policy, despite the change in CDC guidance.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Where to get a COVID-19 test as the Orange County Convention Center site closes
State officials said that more than 400,000 tests were administered at the testing site over the last 14 months.
State officials said that more than 400,000 tests were administered at the testing site over the last 14 months.
CDC recommends all schools continue to use masks
The CDC said that all kindergarten through grade 12 schools "should implement and layer prevention strategies and should prioritize universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing."
The CDC said that all kindergarten through grade 12 schools "should implement and layer prevention strategies and should prioritize universal and correct use of masks and physical distancing."
Some aren’t ready to give up masks despite new CDC guidance
With COVID-19 cases on the decline after more than 580,000 deaths and with more than a third of the U.S. population fully vaccinated, millions are deciding whether to continue wearing face masks, which were both a shield against infection and a point of heated political debate over the last year. People have myriad reasons for deciding to stop, or continuing to wear, a mask.
With COVID-19 cases on the decline after more than 580,000 deaths and with more than a third of the U.S. population fully vaccinated, millions are deciding whether to continue wearing face masks, which were both a shield against infection and a point of heated political debate over the last year. People have myriad reasons for deciding to stop, or continuing to wear, a mask.
6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.
Most kids with coronavirus do not develop fever, study finds
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Walensky cites 'evolving data,' denies 'pressure' for sudden change in mask policy
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
White House releases video of experts answering pandemic questions from ordinary Americans
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
Publix brings back free cookies for kids at store bakeries
Kids will once again be able to get a free cookie from the Publix bakery. The supermarket chain confirmed that their free kids cookie program has been reinstated after suspending all food handouts in stores at the beginning of the pandemic.
Kids will once again be able to get a free cookie from the Publix bakery. The supermarket chain confirmed that their free kids cookie program has been reinstated after suspending all food handouts in stores at the beginning of the pandemic.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
Novavax delays timeline for COVID-19 vaccine regulatory clearance, production of shots
Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.
Novavax said in an earnings call this week that won't be able to get its COVID-19 vaccine authorized until at least July, and a shortage of materials have delayed its production goals.