Dr. Anthony Fauci: 'Undeniable effects of racism' have hurt people of color during pandemic

"Now, very few of these comorbidities have racial determinants," Fauci said. "Almost all relate to the social determinants of health dating back to disadvantageous conditions that some people of color find themselves in from birth regarding the availability of an adequate diet, access to health care and the undeniable effects of racism in our society."

6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks

Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.

Chicago Cubs offering free hot dogs and sodas if you get vaccinated at Wrigley Field

Any fan with a ticket to the Washington Nationals series can get vaccinated at the American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way from May 17 to May 20.

Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks

Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.

Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims

India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.

Most Las Vegas resorts now operating at 100% capacity

Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement

Children who cannot get COVID-19 vaccine urged to continue wearing masks

Those who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine are urged to keep wearing masks and that includes kids who are too young to get the shot.

Sense of normalcy returning to Chicago area as Illinois begins to reopen

It appears Chicago and the state of Illinois will be having somewhat of a normal summer after the pandemic shut everything down last year.

Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers

Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.

Advocate Aurora Health vaccinates 1,276 juveniles on Thursday

"By getting vaccinated, adolescents are protecting themselves, their loved ones and their communities—and paving the way for a great summer and a return to in-person schooling," Dr. Robert Citronberg said.

Health officials announce 'Bridge to Phase 5' reopening guidance in suburban Cook County

“The vaccination rate and improved metrics are encouraging, but to fully reopen we encourage everyone over the age of 12 to get vaccinated and continue to wear a mask," said Dr. Kiran Joshi.

Attorney Karen Conti discusses the legal side of a post-pandemic world
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Legal analyst Karen Conti discusses the legal side of a post-pandemic world after the announcement by the CDC that fully vaccinated Americans can go without masks in most places.