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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Austin ISD updates COVID-19 safety protocols
Austin ISD says that this update follows months of decreasing infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions.
Austin ISD says that this update follows months of decreasing infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
Alcohol-to-go now law in Texas: 'Today is a great day for Texas restaurants'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 into law, making alcohol-to-go permanent.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 into law, making alcohol-to-go permanent.
Walt Disney World to reduce physical distancing rules
Face masks are still required for guests 2 and older.
Face masks are still required for guests 2 and older.
New increased child tax credit money coming in July
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.