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New York City mandates vaccinations for public school teachers, staff

by JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press August 23, 2021August 23, 2021

The new policy marks the 1st flat-out vaccination mandate for city workers in the nation’s most populous city.

by LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press August 23, 2021August 23, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration cites months of real-world evidence that serious side effects are extremely rare.

Some businesses and destinations are on pace to set new revenue and visitor records this summer.

by The Editorial Board August 22, 2021August 21, 2021

If we don’t want our kids to act out, be selfish or refuse to listen to instructions, then we shouldn’t behave that way, either.

Last week’s rally in Augusta took the anti-COVID-19 vaccine movement to new lows.

by BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press August 21, 2021

The order could dramatically alter the state’s response to the pandemic.

by SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press August 21, 2021August 21, 2021

A state law in Connecticut prohibits districts from providing a long-term remote learning option instead of in-person instruction.

by Timothy Bella The Washington Post August 21, 2021

The spike in ivermectin use comes as the state suffers through ‘the worst part of the pandemic.’

by GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO Associated Press August 21, 2021

The colorful tradition dates back a half-century and fuses Roman Catholicism with Mexican American pride.

by GILLIAN FLACCUS, JANIE HAR and SARA CLINE Associated Press August 21, 2021

Some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exemptions.