Tag: Coronavirus

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #271: June 22, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A COVID-19 incentive initiative in Louisiana The end of most COVID-19 restrictions in Michigan Vaccine distribution Lawsuits about state actions and policies  State-level mask requirements Diagnosed or quarantined public officials We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related…

  • Reviewing government responses to the coronavirus pandemic from one year ago this week

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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 22-26,…

  • Vermont ends statewide face-covering requirement

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    One state ended statewide public mask requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated people between June 12-17. Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) lifted all remaining coronavirus restrictions in the state, including capacity restrictions and mask requirements for unvaccinated individuals on June 14. Masks are still required in health care settings, in long-term care facilities, on public transportation,…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #269: June 18, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: The end of federal pandemic unemployment programs in several states Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Michigan COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #268: June 17, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine in California and Maine An ending COVID-19 state of emergency in Ohio 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #266: June 15, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in California An extended coronavirus emergency in Minnesota 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 to keeping you updated on…

  • COVID-19 policy changes and events one year ago this week

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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 15-19,…

  • Illinois, Kentucky end face-covering requirements

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    Two states ended statewide public mask requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated people between June 5-11. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) moved the state to Phase 5 of reopening June 11, ending the statewide mask mandate. The state still requires masks in schools, on public transit, in hospitals, and at congregate facilities like prisons and homeless…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #266: June 14, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Mask requirements, business restrictions easing in California Statewide coronavirus emergency orders extended in Maine and Delaware COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #265: June 11, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Mask requirements ending in Illinois and Kentucky Pandemic-related unemployment benefits ending in Alaska, Iowa, Mississippi, and Missouri COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you…