Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho said he felt concerned about striking a balance between protecting Miami-Dade’s school district and following Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ orders. What We […]
Category: Coronavirus
Category dedicated to the novel coronvirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States
California, NYC, VA Employees Have New Vaccine Mandates
In California and New York City, as well as the Veterans Affairs Department, will now require public employees to receive vaccination against the coronavirus. What […]
Man who mocked COVID-19 online, dead at 34
A man who mocked Covid-19 vaccinations died this week at a Los Angeles-area hospital after contracting the virus. Stephen Harmon was 34. What We Know: […]
Live Nation Announces $20 All-in Tickets Summer Concert Campaign
Live Nation announced its “Return to Live” summer concert campaign, offering fans $20 all-in tickets to nearly 1,000 shows this year. What We Know: In […]
COMMUNITY ALERT: Delta variant spreading vastly in Black communities, health experts say get vaccinated
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise nationwide, health experts and local leaders are encouraging Black communities to get vaccinated. Vaccine Locator Black Americans account for […]
China Has Rejected a WHO Plan for Further Investigation Into the Origins of COVID-19
China has opted out of the second phase of the World Health Organization‘s investigation into the origins of COVID-19. What We Know: The WHO released […]
2020 US Life Expectancy Saw Biggest Drop Since World War II
The United States life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years in 2020, the largest decline since the 2.9-year reduction between 1942 and 1943. What We Know: […]
Los Angeles County re-implementing indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County is re-implementing a mandate requiring residents to wear masks while indoors, regardless of vaccination as the county has continued to see […]
New Research Shows Gap Between Remote and In-Person High School Students Post-Pandemic
A new study published Wednesday shows the combined impact of academic, social and emotional learning loss in high school students who learned remotely compared to […]
FDA Adds Warning about Rare Reaction to J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration warned that the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine could cause a rare and dangerous neurological disorder. What […]