Hospitalizations spike in Louisiana as delta variant spreads
Gov. John Bel Edwards is expected to announce a decision on whether to implement a statewide mask mandate today. #covid19 #deltavariant #louisiana #hospitalizations source
Mask debates rage as schools reopen while delta variant spreads
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten says the most challenging year for teachers is starting now. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP…
New York City to implement nation’s 1st vaccine mandate
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New Yorkers will soon need to show proof of vaccination for most indoor events. #nyc #vaccinemandate #deblasio source
Vaccination rates increase in states where COVID-19 cases are surging
Louisiana reinstituted a statewide mask mandate after hospitals saw an increase in COVID patients. #covid #deltavariant #vaccine #louisiana #hospitalizations #maskmandate source
ABC News Update: FDA full approval of Pfizer vaccine could be just weeks away
Plus, mask mandate debates rage as students go back to school and wildfires force evacuations in Greece. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP…
Defense secretary to recommend vaccine mandate for active-duty US military l GMA
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce his recommendation to President Joe Biden that vaccines be made mandatory for troops. #ABCNews #LloydAustin #Vaccine #COVID19 #Military #Infrastructure source
Businesses ramp up vaccine mandates for employees
ABC News’ Deirdre Bolton reports on the recent changes in many major corporations’ return-to-office plans as the delta variant spreads, leading some to issue employee vaccine mandates. ABC News Live…
Pediatric COVID-19 cases on the rise as kids head back to school
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he supports a mask mandate for teachers as kids become increasingly hospitalized with COVID-19. Also, there were 551 COVID-19 patients in Austin, Texas, area hospitals. WATCH…
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Broward County school board votes to keep mask mandate, defying Gov. Ron DeSantis
Teachers and administrators are risking their own pay by going against DeSantis, who threatened to withhold their salaries. #covid #maskmandate #desantis #browardcounty source