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Fully Vaccinated Can Travel Again, Says New CDC Guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again.
Delta Joins Other US Airlines in Ending Empty Middle Seats
Delta Air Lines will stop blocking middle seats in May, meaning that no more U.S. airlines will limit capacity on flights to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
NFL Owners Approve 17-Game Regular Season, 3 Preseason Games
The NFL is increasing the regular season to 17 games and reducing the preseason to three games.
Jurors in Ex-Officer’s High-Profile Trial Face Heavy Burden
The huge task for jurors at the trial of a white former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd showed during jury selection as some would-be jurors said they were unnerved by the very thought of being on the panel.
AP Source: Minnesota Picks Ben Johnson As Next Head Coach
Minnesota has picked former player and assistant Ben Johnson to be the new head men's basketball coach, according to a person with knowledge of the hire.
AstraZeneca Says US Trial Data Shows Vaccine 79% Effective
AstraZeneca says advanced trial data from a U.S. study on its COVID vaccine shows it is 79% effective.
IRS Will Delay Tax Filing Due Date Until May 17th
The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17 to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility.
Biden Vows Enough Vaccine for All US Adults by End of May
President Joe Biden says the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccines for all adult Americans by the end of May, two months earlier than anticipated
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Flu Has Disappeared in the US
February is usually the peak of flu season, but not this year.
FDA Says J&J 1-Dose Shot Prevents COVID, Final Decision Soon
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.