A winter storm with icy roads and dangerously low temperatures was delaying shipments of vaccines to Florida and Texas. Latest COVID-19 updates.
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Cases fall, variant cases multiply in US; IRS won’t push back tax deadline: Latest COVID-19 updates
As US cases decrease, the number of variants is multiplying. The IRS says it won’t push back the April 15 deadline this year. Latest COVID-19 news.
California releases ethnic data on vaccines; CDC releases school reopening ‘roadmap.’ Latest COVID-19 updates
The US is reporting more variant cases. Officials considered using ventilator for Trump during COVID-19 bout, reports say. Latest COVID-19 news.
White House announces 3 new mass vaccination sites in Texas; Feds investigate counterfeit N95 mask operation: Live COVID-19 updates
34% of Americans also now know someone who has died from COVID-19, survey shows. Chicago teachers are going back to the classroom. COVID-19 updates.
Variant cases in US spike by 73%, with Florida leading the way; CVS, Walgreens to start giving shots Friday: Latest COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration will begin sending coronavirus vaccines directly to community health centers as it boosts distribution. Latest COVID-19 news.
Pittsburgh loses ‘a piece of history’: Fire ravages 1800s building, likely dooming it to destruction
A four-alarm fire on Monday ravaged a Pittsburgh historic building that has stood since the 1800s. No injuries were reported.
White House, health officials concerned after maskless Super Bowl celebrations; Florida reaches 200 variant cases: Latest COVID-19 updates
On the same day it hosted Super Bowl LV, Florida on Sunday became the first state to report 200 variant COVID-19 cases. Latest virus news.
A Utah school offered parents a chance to opt children out of Black History Month instruction. Then the NAACP called.
The North Ogden charter school sent a letter that allowed families “to exercise their civil rights to not participate in Black History Month.”
1,000+ troops to help vaccine distribution; at-home test surge coming; Johnson & Johnson applies for authorization. Latest COVID-19 updates.
More than 1,000 active duty troops will begin supporting vaccination sites. FDA preps for “all eventualities” of virus variants. Latest COVID-19 news.
CDC says schools can reopen even if teachers aren’t vaccinated; Dr. Anthony Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties. Latest COVID-19 updates.
U.S. reaches 450K deaths less than two months after 300K. Kansas reports first case of UK variant. Vaccine line-cutters. Latest COVID-19 news.