More stores are dropping face mask requirements. Fully vaccinated people can limit coronavirus testing, too. The latest COVID-19 news.
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California reports first case of more contagious COVID-19 strain; more states expected
San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher said a 30-year-old man in the county with no travel history tested positive for the new strain.
Coronavirus updates: Top adviser to Vice President Mike Pence has COVID-19, per reports; Maine city getting mailbox mask dispensers
A long-predicted surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths has begun in the United States, but Americans aren’t changing their behaviors. Latest COVID news.
Coronavirus live updates: Cases spiked after previous holiday weekends; ‘be careful,’ Trump says
In the weeks following the previous two summer holiday weekends, Memorial Day and the 4th of July, positive tests climbed in the nation. Live updates.
Updates: US reports another day of record high cases; bars ‘one of the most dangerous spreaders,’ Texas governor says
Miami beaches are closed for the Fourth of July. A small study suggests severe COVID-19 may cause brain complications. More coronavirus news Saturday.