Most Las Vegas resorts now operating at 100% capacity
Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement
Store mask policies: Publix, Costco, Walmart, Starbucks say masks optional for vaccinated customers
Publix, Costco, Trader Joe’s and Walmart have dropped their mask policies for fully vaccinated shoppers, while many other major retailers still say they will continue to require them for now after the CDC relaxed its mask guidance.
Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Central Texas cities lift more restrictions after CDC recommendation
The CDC has eased mask-wearing guidance for the fully vaccinated, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Central Texas cities lift more restrictions after CDC recommendation
The CDC has eased mask-wearing guidance for the fully vaccinated, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially
Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.
DSHS says COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory for school
The state is not making COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for students in the fall despite kids age 12 and older being eligible.
DSHS says COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory for school
The state is not making COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for students in the fall despite kids age 12 and older being eligible.
Austinites share mixed reactions to new CDC, MLB mask guidelines
Under the CDC’s new guidelines, fully vaccinated persons no longer have to wear a mask indoors or outdoors - with the exception of public transport.
Austinites share mixed reactions to new CDC, MLB mask guidelines
Under the CDC’s new guidelines, fully vaccinated persons no longer have to wear a mask indoors or outdoors - with the exception of public transport.
NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
City of Georgetown updates COVID-19 safety guidelines
The city of Georgetown is no longer requiring face coverings to be worn in city facilities and all public meetings will return to in-person.
India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.
Face coverings no longer required at Dell Diamond
The Round Rock Express says that in accordance with MLB, state, city and county policies, face coverings will no longer be required at Dell Diamond.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Gov. Abbott signs bill making alcohol to-go permanent in Texas
State lawmakers sent HB 1024 to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature at the end of April and Gov. Abbott has now signed it into law.
Small restaurant jobs not protected under California's "Right to Recall" law
Labor organizers tell KTVU that many restaurant workers are not being called back in order of seniority, or sometimes at all, despite a new law protecting other similar jobs.