As COVID-19 pandemic worsens in US, most states resist tighter restrictions

As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.

CDC: International travelers must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flight to US

The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.

Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive

At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.

Free4All: Can the NBA season survive outside the Disney bubble?
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The NBA is no longer inside its protective bubble in Florida. It's now up to teams to stay safe. But is it possible? Mike Doocy and Sam Gannon discuss

California turns stadiums into COVID vaccination sites

The San Francisco 49ers offered up the use of Levi’s Stadium to Santa Clara County to help with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations. It's just one of the stadiums that will open up for public use.

First doses administered at Dallas mega COVID vaccine site without major issues

The mega-site opening is a step in the right direction. More sites are coming online, but the process is slow. And getting the vaccine into the hands of providers is even slower.

Mavericks-Pelicans postponed as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on Dallas roster

The Mavericks were set to play the New Orleans Pelicans but the game was called off because Dallas did not have at least eight players who could suit up due to COVID-19 contract tracing.

COVID-19 vaccination efforts could last a full year at current pace

The pace of the vaccinations is expected to pick up but it will still be months or even a year before everyone who needs and wants one can get one.

Freshman and sophomores can't return to Stanford for winter quarter

Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.

Congress notified of possible COVID-19 exposure following US Capitol riot

House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.

3 Mavericks players out under COVID-19 protocols

Three Dallas Mavericks players are listed as out on the NBA’s injury report for the team's next game because of health and safety protocols related to COVID-19.