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California to drop social distancing requirements in June

May
21
California to drop social distancing requirements in June SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California no longer will require social distancing and will allow full capacity for businesses when the state reopens on June 15, the state's top health official said Friday. AP NEWS
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ANALYSIS: Biden Administration, CDC, caught many offguard with sudden mask guidance

May
21
Biden vowed to ‘follow the science,’ but left many out with sudden mask guidance Local and state health departments, labor unions, governors and numerous other public officials were caught off guard by one of the most significant developments of the pandemic. Annie Linskey, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Lena H. Sun, Tyler Pager Washington Post
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WHO's Europe director says fully vaccinated people should still wear a mask

May
21
The WHO's Europe director says fully vaccinated people should still wear a mask, breaking with CDC guidance Hans Kluge said people should also "rethink or avoid" international travel, in a departure from the EU position. Marianne Guenot Business Insider

Fully vaccinated people should still wear a mask and socially distance in public, the World Health Organization's Europe director said Thursday.

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Miami-Dade schools reinstate outdoor mask policy after teachers' union objects to relaxation

May
20
Miami-Dade schools reinstate outdoor mask policy after backlash from teachers' union Miami-Dade County Public Schools paused its plans to relax outdoor masking rules for the rest of the school year after backlash from the teachers' union, which claimed that any changes needed to be agreed upon by them first. By James Griffiths and Adam Renton, CNN CNN
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CDC’s new mask guidelines could actually increase risk of spreading Covid, some scientists say, workers nervous

May
20
The CDC's new mask guidelines could actually increase risk of spreading Covid at work and in public, scientists say The CDC's announcement led to widespread confusion and frustration because it was unexpected and lacked clear direction for state and local officials. Rich Mendez CNBC
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Iowa, Nebraska take actions against mask mandates in schools

May
20
Iowa governor banning mask mandates Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on Thursday signed a bill into law a bill that bans school officials and local jurisdictions from implementing mask mandates. John Bowden TheHill
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Concerns that the US South could become a Covid-19 hot spot

May
20
The South could still become a summertime Covid-19 hot spot America has made progress on Covid-19 vaccines. But that progress is unequal across the country. German Lopez Vox
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CDC study outlines lower vaccination rates and higher COVID-19 cases in rural counties than urban areas

May
19
Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Between Urban ... Approximately 60 million persons in the United States live in rural counties, representing almost one fifth (19.3%) of the population. CDCMMWR Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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 -- Residents of rural communities are at increased risk for severe COVID-19–associated morbidity and mortality. In September 2020, COVID-19 incidence (cases per 100,000 population) in rural counties surpassed that in urban counties.

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ANALYSIS: Racial Gap in U.S. Vaccinations Is Shrinking, but Work Remains

May
19
The Racial Gap in U.S. Vaccinations Is Shrinking, but Work Remains Known vaccination rates for Hispanic, Black, Native and Asian populations all now outpace vaccination for white people per capita. But because they have lagged for months, states still have significant ground to make up. The New York Times
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Uneven vaccination rates across the US linked to Covid-19 case trends

May
19
Uneven vaccination rates across the US linked to Covid-19 case trends, worry experts Tuesday was a "landmark day," as the United States reached a new Covid-19 vaccine milestone: 60% of adults have now received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the US Centers and Disease Control and Prevention. Deidre McPhillips and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN CNN
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