Texas Launches Multimillion Dollar Campaign to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
Local governments and advocacy groups are targeting skeptical communities early, but the state is holding back a large media blitz until more vaccine arrives.
Proposals Would Help States and Localities With Paid Leave Costs
Congressional lawmakers reintroduced bills that would extend payroll tax credits to state and local governments, to help offset the expense of coronavirus-related leave for their workers.
Lawmakers in One State Hope to Create a New Broadband Office
About a quarter of New Mexico students don't have home internet access. Legislators are proposing to create a division in the state's IT department to help address this and other digital equity issues.
Tech Companies Mobilize to Schedule Vaccine Appointments, But Often Fall Short
Websites and apps to track Covid-19 vaccine availability have been helpful for some, but have compounded frustration for others. And critics say they could be leaving poor and minority communities behind.
We’re Building a Vaccine Corps of Medical and Nursing Students—They Could Transform How We Reach Underserved Areas
The problem of getting people vaccinated quickly isn’t just about supply—it’s also about having enough people to carry out vaccinations, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.
A Roadmap to Rebuilding an Early Childhood System of Care
COMMENTARY | The pandemic has exposed the need to fundamentally reshape early childhood care systems.
Snug and Doubled-Up Masks Can Help Stop Covid Spread, CDC Finds
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new research looking at the effectiveness of wearing two masks at once, or tighter fitting face coverings.
Grocery Groups Sue Over Mandated Hazard Pay for Workers
Two industry trade groups sued the city of Seattle over a new law requiring a $4-per-hour hazard pay raise.
Vaccine Signups Cater to the Tech-Savvy, Leaving Out Many
Older adults, low-income residents and people in rural areas with poor internet connections are among those facing difficulties registering for Covid-19 vaccine appointments online.
Depression and Anxiety Have Skyrocketed During the Pandemic, Study Finds
Health-care workers, people making less than $60,000 per year and parents with kids at home were particularly at risk for depression, anxiety and psychological distress, the research suggests.
What If We Never Reach Herd Immunity?
Hitting the threshold might actually be impossible. But vaccines can still help end the pandemic.
Biden Administration to Ship Covid Vaccine to Community Health Centers
The White House also announced it will increase the weekly allocation of coronavirus vaccines to 11 million doses.
Why Opening Restaurants Is Exactly What the Coronavirus Wants Us to Do
Governors continue to open indoor dining and other activities before vaccinations become widespread. Experts warn this could create superspreading playgrounds for dangerous variants and squander our best shot at getting the pandemic under control.
Covid-19 Variants Further Strain Public Health Agencies
“If a new variant takes over and we’re not doing everything we can to prevent it from taking hold, it’s almost like a new pandemic," says one public health expert.
Pennsylvania Voters to Decide Whether to Limit Governor’s Emergency Powers
GOP lawmakers unsuccessfully challenged the Democratic governor’s emergency authority during the coronavirus pandemic. Now they’ve approved a bill that sets up a referendum on the issue.
Poll Finds Steep Drop in Satisfaction With Government in the U.S.
The Gallup survey results indicate people are unhappy with other aspects of American life as well, like the moral climate and the influence of corporations.
States to Recoup More Covid Costs From Feds Under Biden Reimbursement Plan
President Biden ordered FEMA to issue retroactive reimbursements to states for National Guard deployments and other costs brought on by the pandemic.
The Unemployment Rate You See in Headlines Ignores Millions of People Without Work—Here’s a Better Way to Tell How Many Need a Job
Correctly estimating how many people are without work isn't easy.
Covid-Certified Businesses Try to Woo Leery Patrons
A program in Colorado encourages businesses to partner with public health authorities to promote Covid-19 precautions.
Texas Cities Face Difficulties Counting Their Unsheltered Homeless Population—At a Time When Their Numbers Matter Most
Despite changes to the regular count of people experiencing homelessness, support organizations are hoping they’ll still be able to capture a clear picture of who is unhoused in Texas as the pandemic continues.
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