New study suggests vaccines alone will not stop the spread of virus variants
A new study supports mask wearing for people already vaccinated against COVID-19. Researchers say vaccination alone will not be able to stop new variants from spreading.
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As more employees return to the office, debate over vaccines continues
The corporate tide is shifting. Major companies were planning a return to work this fall, but some are rethinking that strategy with the contagious Delta variant prompting a surge of coronavirus cases. Some companies are debating whether they will require vaccines.
CDC document offers new information about the Delta variant
CDC document offers new information about the Delta variant.
Local Living: St. Patrick’s Day festival returning to Five Points, celebrate National Chicken Wing Day and more!
Local Living: St. Patrick’s Day festival returning to Five Points, celebrate National Chicken Wind Day and more!
U.S. economy growing but at a slower rate than analysts predicted
In the second quarter, the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 6.5%. That’s the fastest pace since last fall, but still slower than analysts expected.
Consumer News: Disney bringing back indoor mask requirements, tax-free weekend coming up and more!
Consumer News: Disney bringing back indoor mask requirements, tax-free weekend coming up and more!
Some federal COVID-19 relief programs beginning to expire
The federal financial relief programs aimed at minimizing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to expire. 16 months after those measures were created, lawmakers aren’t focused on extending them again.
President Biden expected to announce new vaccine guidelines for federal workers
President Joe Biden is expected to announce new vaccination guidelines for federal workers today.
Walmart offers to pay 100% of college tuition for employees
The retailer says they hope the incentive will encourage more people to apply
Image:Google Map Street View (CNN) — -Walmart will pay for full college tuition and book costs at some schools for its U.S. workers, the latest effort by the largest private employer in the country to sweeten its benefits as it seeks to attract and retain talent in a tight job market. The program includes 10 academic partners ranging from the…
Pfizer says it could release vaccine data for young children by the end of September
Pfizer says they could release vaccine data on children ages 5-11 by the end of September.
