US Transporation Lifts Mask Mandate After Federal Ruling
After a ruling from a federal judge, many airlines and transportation services lifted their mask mandates.
Tag: COVID-19
Omicron Subvariant BA.2 Becomes Dominant Strain in US
What effect could the BA.2 variant have on public health?
2022 COVID Retrospective: The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Barstow community
After two years, the COVID-19 pandemic still rages on despite our best efforts to contain it.
New Omicron Variant: Experts Say COVID-19 Is Still a Concern
With the rise of the Omicron variant, it is still important to take precautions against COVID-19.
You Have Been Vaccinated…Now What?
People are eager to return to “normal” practices after being vaccinated, but not all these behaviors are safe yet.
The Dilemma of Global Vaccine Distribution
Some countries are receiving far more vaccines than others.
Biden’s Plan to Reopen Schools
President Biden promised to reopen schools quickly, but teachers still fear for their safety.
Schools or Bars? As COVID Cases Surge, Many States Face a Difficult Choice
Many states are closing schools in response to COVID-19, but where is it really spread?
The Pfizer COVID Vaccine Reports 90% Success Rate for Prevention
The German pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, has promised to start the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year.
COVID-19’s Environmental Impact
COVID-19 has had both positive and negative effects on the world’s ecosystems.