Biden said Friday that the administration is considering earlier boosters. ByOren Oppenheim Public health officials are sticking with the recommendation that people get booster shots eight months after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but that could change based on reviewing the data, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Sunday. "We're still sticking with the eight months," the … [Read more...] about Health officials sticking with 8-month COVID booster shot timeline: Fauci
The previous number of 43,400 has now been updated to 55,400 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised more government transparency on her first day in office and by day’s end her administration had quietly delivered it by acknowledging nearly 12,000 more deaths in the state from COVID-19 than had been publicized by her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo. New York … [Read more...] about New NY Gov. Kathy Hochul adds 12,000 deaths to COVID death count
By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN)The debate over masks in schools has reared its head once again with the new academic year, and a handful of states have taken steps to restrict local officials' ability to implement their own masking requirements, either through the governor's office or state legislatures.These restrictions -- made despite guidance from the US Centers … [Read more...] about How three school districts are defying state restrictions on mask mandates
By Shawna Chen The Biden administration is stepping in to offer financial assistance to Florida educators defying Gov. Ron DeSantis' law banning local K-12 mask mandates. Why it matters: The battle over mask mandates in schools has been brewing for weeks. The Republican governor recently threatened to withhold pay from superintendents and … [Read more...] about Biden administration offers aid to Florida schools defying DeSantis order
Adrianna Rodriguez As concerned friends and family members try to convince loved ones to get vaccinated, many are met with the argument: "I already got COVID, so I can't get it again." Health experts say that just isn't true. Although antibodies from natural infection may provide some protection against the virus, evidence shows nothing protects … [Read more...] about Natural infection isn’t enough to protect against COVID-19, experts say. You still need a vaccine.
