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Arkansas governor now says he regrets signing ban on mask mandates

Wed, 2021-08-04 18:57 — mike kraft
Arkansas governor says he regrets signing ban on mask mandates Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) says he regrets signing a ban on mask mandates in schools as he asks the state legislature to reverse the decision. Lexi Lonas TheHill
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Studies suggest lotteries or cash payouts improve vaccination rates

Wed, 2021-08-04 18:26 — mike kraft
Cash for shots? Studies suggest payouts improve vaccination rates Vaccine lotteries persuade some hesitant people, but New York City and White House want to bet on direct payments Science | AAAS

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WHO head urges moratorium on vacciine boosters in order to help countries lagging with first shots

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:58 — mike kraft
Head of UN health agency seeks vaccine booster moratorium GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization called Wednesday for a moratorium on administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines as a way to help ensure that doses are available in countries where few people have received their first shots. AP NEWS
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ANALYSIS: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:46 — mike kraft
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems. Roshan Abraham,Kavya B Reuters
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CDC: Delta variant accounts for 93 percent of all U.S. infections

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:36 — mike kraft
CDC: Delta variant accounts for 93 percent of all infections The delta variant accounts for at least 93 percent of all sequenced coronavirus in the U.S., according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nathaniel Weixel TheHill
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Most K-12 parents support mask mandates

Tue, 2021-08-03 09:26 — Naomisfreeman
Most K-12 parents support mask mandates: poll Most parents of K-12 students support mask mandates amid a nationwide spike in coronavirus infections, according to a Gallup poll Jordan Williams TheHill

Most parents of K-12 students support mask mandates amid a nationwide spike in coronavirus infections, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday.

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White House says US has donated 110M coronavirus vaccine doses abroad

Tue, 2021-08-03 09:17 — Naomisfreeman
White House says US has donated 110M coronavirus vaccine doses abroad The White House said Tuesday that the United States has donated and shipped over 110 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to more than 60 countries. Morgan Chalfant TheHill
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Biden requiring federal workers to prove Covid vaccine status or submit to strict safety rules

Fri, 2021-07-30 07:51 — Naomisfreeman
Biden requiring federal workers to prove Covid vaccine status or submit to strict safety rules Biden at the White House also called on state and local governments to give out $100 prizes to those who get vaccinated for Covid. Kevin Breuninger CNBC
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Biden calls on states to offer $100 vaccine incentives

Thu, 2021-07-29 15:57 — Naomisfreeman
Biden calls on states to offer $100 vaccine incentives President Biden on Thursday called on state and local governments to use funds from his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to offer $100 payments to individuals in order to incentivize coronavirus Morgan Chalfant TheHill
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CDC: Vaccinated people should now wear masks in high transmission areas

Wed, 2021-07-28 09:06 — Naomisfreeman
CDC: Vaccinated people should now wear masks in high transmission The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday essentially reversed earlier COVID-19 guidance by saying fully vaccinated people should now wear masks in certain situations. Peter Sullivan TheHill
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