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February 28, 2022

White House dropping mask mandate before Biden State of the Union: official

The White House will no longer require people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear face masks on the premises, beginning Tuesday, March 1, a White House official told Fox News.

February 28, 2022

CDC 'COVID-19 by County' tool helps you look up guidelines by local areas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that face masks might be optional for Americans who are in areas where COVID-19 infections are a low or medium risk.

February 28, 2022

House Republicans press DC Mayor Bowser on why she's not lifting school mask mandate: 'Political motives'

Rep. Ralph Norman is leading a letter that questions whether D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's decision to leave a mask mandate in place for schools is rooted in "political motives."

February 28, 2022

Biden's 'victory' over COVID is hard to distinguish from defeat

During President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address, he may choose to declare victory over COVID-19.

February 27, 2022

New York Gov. Hochul says mask mandate for schools to end March 2 amid declining COVID cases

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday a statewide masking requirement in schools will end March 2 amid a decline in COVID-19 cases and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

February 27, 2022

Leftover food safety: What to know

Are your leftovers safe to consume? 

February 26, 2022

Hong Kong’s COVID-19 success accelerates omicron surge

For two years, Hong Kong successfully insulated most of its residents from COVID-19 and often went months without a single locally spread case. Then the omicron variant showed up.

February 26, 2022

COVID has revealed the soft skills gap among America's youth: It's time we address it

Soft skills like communication and leadership are key to a successful career, but the pandemic revealed just how underdeveloped they are in our students.

February 25, 2022

CDC loosens COVID-19 indoor mask guidance, including for schools

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) moved Friday to loosen federal mask-wearing guidance for counties deemed to be at "low" or "medium" risk – including in schools.

February 25, 2022

More mask mandates lifted around US as CDC expected to announce updated guidance

More mask mandates have been lifted in cities around the U.S., as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline.