Texas Gov. Abbott, other mask mandate critics test positive for COVID

Texas Gov. Abbott, other mask mandate critics test positive for COVID

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who banned masking requirements in schools despite opposition from several school districts, has contracted the coronavirus. Abbott’s office said the Republican governor, who is fully vaccinated and tested daily, got a positive result Tuesday. “Governor Abbott is in constant communication with his staff, officers and government officials to ensure that the … Read more

CDC reconsiders mask guidance; mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer shots study

CDC reconsiders mask guidance; mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer shots study

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering revising their COVID-19 guidelines to recommend that even fully vaccinated individuals wear masks in public. Fauci, the nation’s senior government infectious disease official, told CNN’s State of the Union that he had participated in talks about changing the policy, which he … Read more

CDC issues new outdoor mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

CDC issues new outdoor mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

Fully vaccinated people can now expose at small outdoor gatherings or dining out with friends in multiple households. The CDC tells unvaccinated people that they must still wear a mask at such gatherings. “If you are fully vaccinated and want to attend a small outdoor gathering with vaccinated and unvaccinated people, or dine with friends … Read more

Duke student vaccinations; Alabama, Utah end mask mandates

Duke student vaccinations; Alabama, Utah end mask mandates

Die Regierung von Präsident Joe Biden sagte, dass am Freitag keine zusätzlichen Impfstoffdosen an Staaten abgegeben werden, in denen es in COVID-19-Fällen zu einem Anstieg kommt, trotz der Appelle lokaler Führer und einiger Gesundheitsexperten. Die Regierung sagt, ihr aktueller Rollout-Plan, der auf der erwachsenen Bevölkerung des Staates basiert, sei “fair und gerecht”. “Wir sind noch … Read more

Abbott adviser on Texas mask mandate; Arizona schools

Abbott adviser on Texas mask mandate; Arizona schools

It’s been nearly a year since Texas Governor Greg Abbott began easing restrictions on Texas businesses, relying on the support of a team of business executives and public health experts. That was then. That is now. Abbott announced this week that it is dropping all mask mandates and business restrictions effective March 10th. Dr. Mark … Read more