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As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase

Tue, 2021-10-19 13:41 — mike kraft
As Covid cases drop in Southern former hotspots, some states with colder weather see an increase Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while many states that have started experiencing cold weather -- mostly in the North and Midwest -- are seeing an uptick, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN CNN
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New Mexico porepares for hospitals to ration care if needed because of nurse and bed shortage

Mon, 2021-10-18 20:39 — mike kraft
New Mexico clears way for hospitals to ration care if needed ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico on Monday cleared the way for hospitals to ration care if necessary, saying the state's health care system has yet to see a reprieve as the nursing shortage continues and as many patients with non-COVID-19 illnesses and those who have delayed care over the last year are now filling hospital beds. AP NEWS

 

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Legal issues: Texas' ban on Covid-19 vaccine mandates conflicts with the federal vaccine requirement

Wed, 2021-10-13 19:59 — mike kraft
What will happen when Texas' ban on Covid-19 vaccine mandates conflicts with the federal vaccine requirement Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's new executive order bans any entity in Texas from enforcing a Covid-19 vaccine mandate -- a rule that directly conflicts with President Joe Biden's proposed rules requiring Covid vaccines for federal workers and for large employers. So what will happen when the state rule and federal rule come up against each other? Eric Levenson, CNN CNN
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Texas governor Abbott bars all vaccine mandates in state

Mon, 2021-10-11 19:51 — mike kraft
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans any COVID-19 vaccine mandates — including… Abbott also called on the Legislature to pass a law banning the expanded vaccine mandates. Rebekah Allen The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued another executive order cracking down on COVID-19 vaccine mandates — this time banning any entity in Texas, including private businesses, from requiring vaccinations for employees or customers.

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Oklahoma judges blocks school mask mandate, says exemptions a must

Wed, 2021-09-01 19:33 — mike kraft
Oklahoma school mask mandate ban blocked, exemptions a must OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday said she will temporarily block a state law banning public school mask mandates, but students or their parents can opt out of the requirement if they choose. AP NEWS

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge on Wednesday said she will temporarily block a state law banning public school mask mandates, but students or their parents can opt out of the requirement if they choose.

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Central Texas school district closes schools after 2 teachers die of COVID-19

Wed, 2021-09-01 10:05 — mike kraft
Texas school system closes after 2 teachers die of COVID-19 A Central Texas school district closed its schools until after the Labor Day holiday Tuesday after two teachers died last week of COVID-19. Associated Press Fox News
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Arizona hits 1 million recorded coronavirus cases

Fri, 2021-08-27 17:57 — mike kraft
Arizona hits 1 million recorded coronavirus cases Arizona hit 1 million recorded coronavirus cases on Friday amid the nationwide surge driven by the delta variant. Lexi Lonas TheHill

Arizona hit 1 million recorded coronavirus cases on Friday amid the nationwide surge driven by the delta variant.

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COVID patients overwhelm Texas hospitals, amid 'hair on fire' crisis

Fri, 2021-08-27 10:57 — mike kraft
COVID patients overwhelm Texas hospitals, amid 'hair on fire' crisis State hospitals are buckling under the pressure of 1,700 patients a day. ABC News ABC News
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Texas: Governor bans mandates for vaccines even if they have full approval, judge rules against governor banning masks

Wed, 2021-08-25 17:27 — mike kraft
Texas governor bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates regardless of approval Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order on Wednesday banning any governmental entity in the state from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of its approval status. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order on Wednesday banning any governmental entity in the state from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of its approval status.

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain

Fri, 2021-08-20 09:26 — mike kraft
Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott wanted the high court to disallow mask mandates in Texas school districts. Justices dismissed their request on a technicality, without issuing a… Erin Douglas and Joshua Fechter The Texas Tribune
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