“We need to let kids be kids,” said State Assemblyman Evan Low, who co-sponsored the proposed law. Source
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CDC outlines what fully vaccinated people can do
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who are fully vaccinated can visit with others who are vaccinated and people at low risk of getting a serious case of COVID-19 without social distancing or wearing masks, among other recommendations Dr. Ogechika Alozie, an infectious disease specialist, joins CBSN to break down the new guidelines and discuss other pandemic updates. Source
President Biden on verge of signing COVID-19 relief package
President Joe Biden could soon sign the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package, which passed in the Senate over the weekend. Despite some GOP-approved amendments in the bill, no Republican senator voted for it. CBS News White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest on the package, an executive order on voting rights and more. Source
U.S. offers temporary legal status to Venezuelan immigrants in U.S.
The Temporary Protected Status designation offers deportation relief and work permits to eligible Venezuelan immigrants who arrived in the U.S. before Monday. Source
Daniel Prude’s kids allege “attempted cover-up” in his death
Daniel Prude died after being restrained by Rochester, New York, police during a mental health episode. Source
Black-owned businesses face obstacles with Paycheck Protection Program
The current Paycheck Protection Program is set to expire in a few weeks. Many Black-owned businesses have been unable to apply for the program’s second round because of unforgiven loans. Gusto’s Chief Operating Officer Lexi Reese joined CBSN to discuss. Source
12-year-old’s website helps more than 1,600 people get vaccines
When 12-year-old Sam Keusch saw his dad help his grandparents and neighbors book vaccine appointments, he realized it might be hard for others to find appointments online. So, the tech-savvy preteen built his own website to help New Yorkers get appointments. Source
Jackson, Mississippi, mayor says city has made “significant progress” on water crisis
Jackson, Mississippi, is still recovering from the winter storm that hit the South last month. Many residents were without water for weeks, and the crisis was so bad the National Guard was called in to help with water distribution. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss the crisis and the governor’s decision to lift a statewide mask mandate. Source
Doctor on potential COVID-19 surge from spring break travelers
Dr. Ron Elfenbein joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus and the potential risk of another surge as spring break season begins and states lift mask mandates and open businesses to full capacity. Source
Biden to offer temporary legal status to Venezuelan immigrants in U.S.
The Temporary Protected Status designation will offer deportation relief and work permits to eligible Venezuelan immigrants who arrived in the U.S. before Monday. Source