New York City will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for people to enter indoor restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues. Latest COVID news.
Author: Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY
DeSantis will allow optional face masks in Florida schools; CDC report shows mounting evidence about dangerous delta variant: Latest updates
The CDC, in an internal presentation, is warning that the delta variant is substantially more contagious than others. Latest COVID-19 updates.
La Porte, Texas, chemical plant leak leaves 2 dead and 30 hospitalized, officials say
At least two people are dead and 30 are hospitalized after a chemical leak of acetic acid at a plant in a Houston suburb Tuesday night, officials say.
NYC union leader balks at mayor’s vaccine-or-testing order; CDC considering revising mask guidance: Live COVID-19 updates
More than 50 major medical groups called for health care employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines. Fauci says the CDC is considering revising mask mandates. Latest news.
Money, guns and education — vaccination lottery winners cash in; China balks at plans for virus origin study: Live COVID news
Public health officials and government leaders are pleading for the more people to get their COVID-19 vaccine as cases rise.
Pediatrics group says kids should wear masks at school; Canada reopens border to Americans: Live COVID-19 updates
Pediatrics experts recommends kids wear masks in schools. Canada plans to reopen border to vaccinated Americans. Live COVID news.
How hot is too hot? What to know about wet bulb temperatures, an increasing danger in extreme heat.
Heat is already the deadliest weather-related hazard, killing about 1,300 Americans each year, and experts warn it’s only going to get worse.
Infections rise in 48 states, world again seeing increase in infections, deaths: Live COVID-19 updates
The U.S. is once again reporting more than 1,000 new coronavirus infections every hour.
Los Angeles beaches reopen almost three days after 17 million gallons of sewage spill into Santa Monica Bay
Los Angeles authorities reopened four miles of beaches after 17 million gallons of sewage spilled into Santa Monica Bay Sunday.
Over 50 large fires are burning in 10 states across the western US. Here’s how they stack in history.
Most wildfires across the US aren’t the largest seen in their states, but fire season is just beginning and is outpacing averages.