Florists hit hard during pandemic see demand picking up as engaged couples reschedule weddings
There were months when florists weren't touching any flowers as weddings were canceled, postponed, or rescheduled during the pandemic. Now, it's back to business.
CDC clears Celebrity Cruises to set sail in June, but new Florida law creates vaccination challenge
Celebrity Cruises is the first cruise line to receive the CDC's approval to set sail and will require the majority of its crew and guests to be vaccinated. The "Celebrity Edge" is scheduled to depart from Fort Lauderdale in June, but with Florida’s anti-vaccine passport law, will the state intervene?
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NFL drops most COVID-19 protocols for fully-vaccinated players, staff
The NFL and NFLPA came to an agreement Wednesday that returned fully-vaccinated players and staff to pre-pandemic norms.
Cake remained a centerpiece for pandemic weddings, but with less tiers and more long-distance taste tests
From the taste to the design, every bride has a vision for what their wedding day will look like -- even down to the cake. There were some adjustments during the pandemic, but the wedding cake remained a centerpiece.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wedding planner: Delayed and rebooked ceremonies mean vendors will be hard to find in 2021
Canceled and postponed weddings in 2020, means the special day in 2021 will require quick decisions by the bride and groom, planner says.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
Florida to end $300 weekly federal unemployment payments
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said that this will be effective starting June 26, 2021, as part of the DEO's ‘Return to Work’ initiative.
Ohio Vax-a-Million lottery: Nearly 2.8 million vaccinated residents sign up for a chance to win $1M
The lottery provides five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride college scholarships to children.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
'I'm young, I shouldn't be here': My fight with COVID-19
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.
Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising
The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.
India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
COVID-19 pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults
Many hospital beds are full. Waiting lists for outpatient treatment are bulging. And teens and adults seeking help for eating disorders are often finding it takes months to get an appointment.
Fauci 'not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is "not convinced" COVID-19 developed naturally, and called for an open investigation into the virus' origins.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Can businesses ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status?
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.