New York City will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for people to enter indoor restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues. Latest COVID news.
Author: Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY
Louisiana breaks its all-time COVID case record; CDC says delta as infectious as chickenpox: Latest updates
The CDC, in an internal presentation, is warning that the delta variant is substantially more contagious than others. Latest COVID-19 updates.
La Porte, Texas, chemical plant leak leaves 2 dead and 30 hospitalized, officials say
At least two people are dead and 30 are hospitalized after a chemical leak of acetic acid at a plant in a Houston suburb Tuesday night, officials say.
California, NYC unveil plans to require vaccinations or testing; VA says shots mandatory for medical workers: Live COVID-19 updates
NYC, California are planning required vaccinations or testing. VA making shots mandatory for medical workers. Latest COVID news.
Education, guns and money – vaccination lottery winners cash in; China balks at plans for virus origin study: Live COVID news
Authorities across the nation are scrambling to re-energize lagging vaccination numbers.
6 people hospitalized after house explodes in Plano, Texas, officials say
Six people were hospitalized after a home in a Dallas suburb was leveled by an explosion Monday afternoon, according to fire rescue officials.
Deaths up 25% from two weeks ago; cases rising in every state: Live COVID-19 updates
More experts are calling for vaccinated people to mask up as COVID surges around the country. Live COVID news.
How hot is too hot? What to know about wet bulb temperatures, an increasing danger in extreme heat.
Heat is already the deadliest weather-related hazard, killing about 1,300 Americans each year, and experts warn it’s only going to get worse.
COVID has become ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’; Pfizer vaccine full approval may take months: Today’s updates
COVID-19 vaccine makers Pfizer and partner BioNTech said it could be months before they receive full approval for their vaccine. Live COVID news.
Infections rise in 48 states, world again seeing increase in infections, deaths: Live COVID-19 updates
The U.S. is once again reporting more than 1,000 new coronavirus infections every hour.