US Health Officials Recommend Booster Shot of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. health officials just endorsed booster shots of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for some at-risk Americans.
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Masks Ordered for Most Florida Students, Defying DeSantis
More districts are defying Gov. Ron DeSantis amid a courtroom battle over the Republican's efforts to leave such decisions to parents.
US Health Officials Call for Booster Shots Against COVID-19
U.S. health officials have announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling.
UM to Recommend but not Require Masks as Fall Semester Begins
Masks will be recommended but not required on the University of Montana campus for students and visitors as the fall semester gets underway later this month.
Texas Governor Tests Positive for COVID-19, In ‘Good Health’
Abbott has staunchly opposed mask mandates for public schools and this week saw defiant districts in some of the state’s largest cities — which are run by Democrats — require face coverings anyway.
UM Launches ‘Paint Missoula Maroon’ Campaign as Semester Begins
In honor of students returning for fall classes at the University of Montana, officials have designated Tuesday as ‘Paint Missoula Maroon’ day, to show UM pride and the support of the entire community.
Governor Greg Gianforte Encouraging Montanans To Get Vaccinated
Governor Greg Gianforte is encouraging Montanans to talk to their medical provider about getting vaccinated for COVID-19.
COVID Vaccines Would Be Required For Military Under New Plan
Top Pentagon leaders said in memos to the troops that the vaccine is a necessary step to maintain military readiness.
Arkansas Judge Blocks State from Enforcing Mask Mandate Ban
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
Pause on Student Loan Payments Extended Through January
The Biden administration has announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that was scheduled to expire next month.