Tag: Coronavirus

  • A look back at government responses to the coronavirus pandemic, July 13-17, 2020

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    Although the first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020, it wasn’t until March when the novel coronavirus upended life for most Americans. Throughout the year, states issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools, restricted travel, issued mask mandates, and changed election dates. Here are the policy changes that happened July 13-17,…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #281: July 8, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Hawaii Legislation in Missouri protecting organizations from COVID-19 liability Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions State proof-of-vaccination requirements and policies Federal responses COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #280: July 6, 2021

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    Note: Beginning today, Documenting America’s Path to Recovery will switch to a biweekly schedule. We will send editions out every Tuesday and Thursday. With state news related to coronavirus restrictions slowing down, we hope this adjusted schedule will better serve you. Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: The reopening of…

  • Looking back at government responses to the coronavirus pandemic, July 6-July 10, 2020

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    Although the first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020, it wasn’t until March when the novel coronavirus upended life for most Americans. Throughout the year, states issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools, restricted travel, issued mask mandates, and changed election dates. Here are the policy changes that happened July 6-July…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #278: July 1, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An expired eviction moratorium in Connecticut A vaccine incentive initiative in Michigan Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions Federal responses COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #276: June 29, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Washington School mask guidance for the upcoming school year in New Jersey Vaccine distribution Lawsuits about state actions and policies  State-level mask requirements Diagnosed or quarantined public officials COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed…

  • A look back at government responses to the coronavirus pandemic, June 29-July 3, 2020

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    Although the first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020, it wasn’t until March when the novel coronavirus upended life for most Americans. Throughout the year, states issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools, restricted travel, issued mask mandates, and changed election dates. Here are the policy changes that happened June 29-July…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #275: June 28, 2021

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    Note: Documenting America’s Path to Recovery will switch to a biweekly schedule starting July 6. We will send editions out every Tuesday and Thursday. With state news related to coronavirus restrictions slowing down, we hope this adjusted schedule will better serve our readers. Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A…

  • Michigan, West Virginia end statewide face-covering requirements

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    Two states ended statewide public mask requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated people between June 18-24. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) ended most remaining statewide coronavirus restrictions, including the statewide mask mandate, on June 22. Vaccinated and unvaccinated people still have to wear masks on public transportation and at public transportation hubs (like bus stations and…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #272: June 23, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: The end of New York’s statewide COVID-19 emergency A disagreement between the Massachusetts governor and legislature over which branch gets to control federal coronavirus relief money COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from…