Thousands gather for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally amid U.S. COVID-19 surge
There are no mask mandates and no proof of vaccinations are needed.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Amazon latest big employer to require workers to wear masks
Online retailer joins growing number of major U.S. companies requiring on-site employees to wear masks.
No vax, no service: How to prove your vaccination status
Get ready to flash your paper vaccination record card or a digital version of it at public places across the U.S.
Sturgis motorcycle rally ready to roll despite COVID-19 wave
"It's great we're getting so many tourists," said one business owner of an event that generates up to $800 million in sales.
California to mandate COVID vaccines for health care workers
The order from the California Department of Public Health doesn't give health care workers a choice between being vaccinated or submitting to weekly testing.
DeSantis clashes with Biden as Florida faces mounting COVID surge
Schools are about to open in the state, and the governor says new COVID requirements are out of the question.
France makes "COVID pass" mandatory for all bars and restaurants
Summer in France is all about people-watching from sidewalk cafes, but from Monday, only those who have been vaccinated or have a negative COVID test will be able to do that.
Landlords sue to block new evictions moratorium
The CDC imposed it after the prior one expired but it faces many legal questions that even President Biden admits might be on shaky legal ground.
Biden admin prepares plan requiring foreign travelers to be vaccinated
All foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. would have to be fully vaccinated before entry, according to a White House official.
Countries move ahead with vaccine booster plans despite WHO plea
"We cannot accept countries that have already used most of the global supply of vaccines (are) using even more of it," the WHO's chief says.
Florida governor insists state won't shut down
Governor Ron DeSantis attributed the current spike in infections to the season.
Delta variant knocks out this year's New York auto show
The latest New York International Auto Show has been cancelled, a casualty of the fast-spreading coronavirus Delta variant.
As COVID trickles back into China, Beijing responds with tsunami of measures
China is facing its worst outbreak of COVID-19 since the early days of the pandemic, and the government is responding aggressively.
NYC to require COVID vaccine proof for indoor dining, fitness, entertainment
The policy will be phased in over the coming weeks, according to the mayor.
Vanguard offers $1,000 to each vaccinated employee
Asset manager dangles rich incentive to 16,500 U.S. workers who provide proof of immunization as COVID-19 cases soar.
Barbie debuts doll honoring Oxford COVID-19 vaccine creator
Professor Sarah Gilbert played a crucial role in developing one of the world's leading COVID-19 vaccines — and now, her likeness is being immortalized by one of the world's leading toymakers.
NASCAR to start requiring masks in enclosed areas
The rule will take effect starting at the Watkins Glen International. It won't apply to outdoors as long as people don't stay in close contact for long periods.
Biden says U.S. has sent 110 million COVID vaccine doses abroad
Mr. Biden also discussed efforts to boost vaccination rates in the U.S.
U.S. to continue migrant expulsion policy indefinitely
By citing a public health law, U.S. officials at the southern border have been able to expel migrants to Mexico or their home countries without allowing them to apply for humanitarian refuge.
Tyson Foods requiring all 139,000 workers to get vaccinated
Meat processor says it's the largest U.S. food company to mandate COVID-19 shots for its entire workforce.
China to test entire population of Wuhan for COVID as virus reemerges
Eleven million residents of the city where the coronavirus was first detected will be tested after a handful of locally transmitted cases were recently found.
"I'm screwed": Americans facing possible eviction after ban ends
Millions of Americans are behind on rent and facing possible eviction after the federal moratorium ended.
McDonald's again requiring masks as Delta variant spreads
Fast-food chain brings back requirement for workers and customers regardless of their vaccination status.
Delta variant drives COVID surge, prompting new mandates
The Delta variant is responsible for the nation's exponential surge in COVID cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Tennessee incentivizes cow vaccines. But COVID shots? Not so much
The state reimburses farmers up to $1,500 for vaccinating their herds, but governor doesn't back COVID vaccine incentives.
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