Mounting confusion over mask mandates
Following the CDC’s new guidance that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks, many businesses and public establishments have quickly changed mask policies. source
Calls to investigate Wuhan lab grow in search for answers on COVID-19 origins
Most scientists say they believe the virus emerged naturally, but U.S. intelligence says secret research may have taken place at the lab. #COVID19 #Wuhan #WuhanInstituteofVirology source
Former White House COVID-19 adviser on successes, failures of virus response
Andy Slavitt, former White House senior adviser for COVID-19 response under the Biden administration, discusses his new book “Preventable,” and the investigation into COVID’s origins. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Fight against highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant
Los Angeles is recommending masks in public indoor spaces, including people who are vaccinated. A preliminary Moderna study found it is effective against several other variants, including delta. Watch the…
Tokyo virus cases near 2,000 a day on eve of Olympics
Tokyo hit a six-month high in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, and at least 91 people in the Olympic bubble tested positive, including 10 athletes. #WorldNewsTonight #Tokyo #Olympics #Athletes #Sports…
US averaging 57,000 new COVID-19 cases per day due to delta variant
Major League Baseball had to postpone a game due to breakthrough infections. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi reports on what’s being announced today in Washington. source
CDC: ‘War has changed’ as dangerous delta variant spreads l WNT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the delta variant is more infectious than the common cold or seasonal flu and that vaccinated people who are infected can transmit…
Health department warns of growing number of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana
Louisiana Lt. Governor Nungesser talks about the cancellation of Jazz Fest due to rising COVID numbers in the state. source
Rep. Steve Scalise gets 2nd vaccine dose, urges Louisianans to get their shots
The Republican congressman discusses the surge in COVID-19 cases as well as mask and vaccine mandates. source
Texas health official on COVID surge: ‘It’s frustrating that we are here again’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Austin, Texas, Medical Director Dr. Desmar Walkes, who says hospitals are overwhelmed with largely unvaccinated patients, including three children on ventilators. source