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How the United States Beat the Coronavirus Variants, for Now

The Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates Maps and Cases State Reopening Tracker Vaccine Rollout New Mask Guidance Vaccines and Children Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story How the United States Beat the Variants, for Now The country has managed to avoid a variant-fueled spike in coronavirus cases. Scientists say… Read More »

‘I worry we’re getting numb’ to Covid numbers as states reopen, former CDC director says

Richard Besser, who served as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under former President Barack Obama, said he worries that people are discounting Covid numbers as governors decide to reopen their states.  “In Texas, where they removed the mask mandate, fewer than 10% of people have been vaccinated and the levels… Read More »

States rapidly expanding vaccine access as supplies surge

Buoyed by a surge in vaccine shipments, states and cities are rapidly expanding eligibility for COVID-19 shots to teachers, 55-and-over Americans and other groups as the U.S. races to beat back the virus and reopen businesses and schools. Arizona, Connecticut and Indiana have thrown open the line to the younger age bracket. Pennsylvania and Wisconsin… Read More »

Cities and States Look to Crack Down on ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used by Police

This story also ran on USA Today. This story can be republished for free (details). Following nationwide protests against police brutality in which law enforcement officers wounded or blinded protesters, state and local lawmakers and an international police association are taking steps to restrict the use of “less-lethal” weapons that caused the injuries. At least… Read More »

Allergy Alert for Undeclared Soy (Soy Milk) in Vegan Vanilla Cake Issued by Whole Foods Market Stores in Seven States – FDA.gov

Summary Company Announcement Date: August 20, 2020 FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2020 Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix Allergens Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared Soy Company Name: Whole Foods Market Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Whole Foods Market Product Description: Product Description 8-20-2020, Whole Foods Market Company Announcement Whole Foods Market is… Read More »