Tag: Coronavirus

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #249: May 18, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in New Jersey An announcement about the end of California’s mask mandate 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, May 18-22, 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 that spring, 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #248: May 17, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An announcement about the end of COVID-19 restrictions in Massachusetts The end of the statewide mask mandate in North Carolina 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…

  • At least 7 states amend mask requirements to align with updated CDC guidance

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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amended its mask guidance May 13. The new guidance says fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most indoor and outdoor public settings, regardless of the number of people gathered.   The guidance still recommends fully vaccinated people wear masks and social distance at doctor’s…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #247: May 14, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Vermont  The end of a school mask requirement in Utah 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…

  • Texas voters will decide amendment prohibiting restrictions on religious gatherings and organizations in November

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    The Texas State Legislature voted Tuesday to refer its first constitutional amendment to the November ballot. The amendment would add a section to the state constitution prohibiting the state or any political subdivision from issuing or enacting a statute, order, or rule that prohibits or limits religious services, including religious services conducted in churches. The…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #246: May 13, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Illinois (Democratic trifecta): The state will move to the Bridge Phase of reopening on May 14. To see changes to business restrictions in the Bridge Phase, click here. Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #244: May 11, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Michigan Pop-up vaccination sites in New York 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #243: May 10, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in Hawaii’s travel restrictions  A new phase of reopening in Massachusetts   COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to curfews to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major…

  • A look back at government responses to the coronavirus pandemic, May 11-15, 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 that spring, 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…