Tag: Coronavirus

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #264: June 10, 2021

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    Recommended subject line: Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #264: June 10, 2021 Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Kentucky The end of social distancing in Maine schools Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions Federal responses COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year …

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #263: June 9, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A vaccination campaign in Wisconsin Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Oregon 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 of major developments—especially those affecting…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #262: June 8, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Hawaii and New York A law prohibiting proof-of-vaccination requirements in Texas 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…

  • A look back at government responses to the coronavirus pandemic, June 8-12, 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. Many of those policies remain in place today.  Here…

  • Idaho governor rescinds lieutenant governor’s executive order banning mask mandates

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    Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) on May 28 rescinded an executive order issued in his absence by Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin (R) that banned mask mandates in the state. Little called McGeachin’s executive order an “irresponsible, self-serving political stunt” that, in his words, “amounts to tyranny—something we all oppose.” McGeachin issued the executive order on May…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #260: June 4, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in New Jersey A vaccine incentive initiative in Washington 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 of major developments—especially…

  • Massachusetts, Ohio end face-covering requirements

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    Two states ended statewide public mask requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated people between May 29 and June 4. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) ended the statewide mask mandate on May 29, along with other COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and individuals. The state will still require masks in state offices open to the public, schools and…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #259: June 3, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A COVID-19 vaccine initiative in Colorado A bill to prohibit proof of vaccination requirements 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #258: June 2, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Vaccine incentive initiatives in Kansas and New Mexico The end of federal pandemic unemployment programs in Texas and Maryland 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #257: June 1, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changing coronavirus restrictions in Ohio An order in Oklahoma prohibiting state agencies from requiring masks or vaccines 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…