Children’s hospitals are starting to fill up as schools get ready to allow students back into the classroom this fall. Latest COVID-19 news.
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CDC panel to review safety of vaccinations for children; 900 Secret Service agents have tested positive: Latest COVID-19 updates
A CDC panel is meeting to consider possible changes to COVID-19 vaccinations for youth after reports of heart inflammation. Latest news.
US investing $3.2B to develop treatments; vaccination rates slow: Live COVID-19 updates
The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral treatments for COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday.
Cashier fatally shot after argument over face masks in Georgia; California offering vacation giveaways for vaccinated: Live COVID-19 updates
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US to keep Canadian, Mexican borders closed through June 21; New York, Maryland offer lotto prizes for vaccinations: Latest COVID-19 updates
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New CDC rules will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings such as buses, planes and hospitals. Latest COVID news.
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President Biden announces a deal with Uber and Lyft to take people to and from vaccination sites for free from May 24-July 4. Latest COVID-19 news.
Pfizer vaccine gets FDA OK for 12-15 age group; US infections falling; Fauci says indoor mask rule could be eased: Live COVID-19 updates
The U.S. is now averaging about new 40,000 coronavirus cases per day, down about 43% from a recent peak less than a month ago. Latest COVID-19 news.
US to reallocate vaccine to states in need amid sharp drop in vaccinations: Live COVID-19 updates
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Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City to reopen July 1; Moderna could make 4B vaccines by 2022: Live COVID-19 updates
New York City will fully reopen on July 1, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday. And cruising could restart in midsummer. Latest COVID-19 news.