In the past six weeks, ICE has reported over 5,000 new coronavirus cases among immigrants in its detention facilities. Source
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Hundreds of Palm Beach students forced into COVID quarantine
As of Friday, there were a total 134 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across more than 50 K-12 schools in the district and over 1,000 students have been sent home due to exposure. Source
Louisiana sees second highest COVID-19 infection rate in the nation
Louisiana is seeing the second highest COVID-19 infection rate in the nation, second to Florida. Dr. Abdul Khan, a critical care pulmonologist with Ochsner Health in Louisiana, shares his experience with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero. Source
Unvaccinated? Prepare to pay more for health insurance
Many companies are likely to start imposing a surcharge for employees who chose not to get vaccinated, experts say. Source
Branson sells $300M in Virgin Galactic stock after rocket ride
Timely sale follows the billionaire’s successful first flight into suborbital space last month watched by millions. Source
As Afghan cities fall to the Taliban, Biden remains quiet
The White House says the president is engaged and being briefed on the situation regularly. Source
Extra vaccine dose OK’d for some with weakened immune systems
The move applies to millions of Americans who are especially vulnerable because of organ transplants, certain cancers or other disorders. Source
Senator Rand Paul failed to timely disclose wife’s stock trade
In early 2020, Kentucky lawmaker’s wife bought stock in a company that developed coronavirus treatment. Source
Applying for a job? Better get vaccinated.
Employers from airlines to software firms to Wall Street brokerages are mandating worker vaccines for COVID-19. Source
Judge keeps CDC eviction moratorium but says it’s illegal
The Biden administration imposed a new eviction moratorium last week, but its fate in the courts is uncertain. Source