Tracking Coronavirus Cases at U.S. Colleges and Universities Coronavirus cases appear to be slowing at colleges, a New York Times survey has found. Hundreds of schools have announced vaccine requirements for students returning in the fall. The New York Times

More than 260,000 coronavirus cases have been linked to American colleges and universities since Jan. 1, and more than 700,000 cases have been reported since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a New York Times survey of cases on campus.

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Study finds majority of severe Covid-19 cases had longterm symptoms, as officials race to vaccinate Mask mandates are being lifted across the US. Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are dropping. People are getting vaccinated. Aya Elamroussi, CNN CNN

... a new study underscored the importance of vaccinating more people as it detailed how some of those who had Covid-19 can suffer from symptoms months later.

What the science says about lifting mask mandates With COVID rates dropping and vaccinations on the rise, the United States and other places are removing some requirements for face coverings. Are they moving too fast? Lynne Peeples nature

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COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rises but needs boost Despite the rise, data show uneven levels of trust across US demographics. CIDRAP

Two new studies reveal that although COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has declined in the United States, 35.2% of adults 18 to 39 years and 8.7% of those 65 and older still said they would not partake as of March 2021 and November 2020, respectively.