COVID-19
Dozens Of Massachusetts State Police Have Resigned Over A Vaccine Mandate, Union Says
Under the governor's executive order, all executive department employees are required to show proof of vaccination by Oct. 17. Up to 20% of state police employees reportedly are not vaccinated.
Limits On Toilet Paper And Cleaning Supplies Are Back At Costco
Costco Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti said an anticipated uptick in demand as the delta variant surges and supply chain challenges led to the purchase limits on key household items.
Coronavirus FAQ: Is There An App That'll Prove I'm Vaccinated, Or Is Paper The Best?
It's happening more and more — you'll have to show proof of vaccination to enter an event or to travel. There's that flimsy paper card. And then there's the digital realm. What's the best option?
Birds Thrived Where Humans Feared To Tread During The Pandemic, Scientists Say
A new study shows that as people mostly remained indoors during lockdowns last year, many bird species found less noisy and polluted cities more inviting.
Why Liquor Shortages Caused By The COVID-19 Pandemic Persist In Some States
Some producers can't source glass bottles, the cost to import liquor has gone up, and there is a shortage of truck drivers. Also, it just takes a long time to make some types of booze.
Novant Employees Face Job Loss If Non-Compliant With Vaccine Mandate
Novant Health says that about 375 staffers are in danger of termination for not complying with the network's vaccine mandate.
North Carolina Expands Access To COVID-19 Therapy
North Carolina is expanding the number of sites offering an experimental treatment for COVID-19.