Florida on Sunday became the first state to have more than 1,000 known cases of coronavirus variants. Here’s the latest COVID news you need to know.
Author: Jordan Culver and John Bacon, USA TODAY
Variant cases in US have doubled since Feb. 18; Idahoans burn masks at State Capitol: Live COVID-19 updates
Idahoans burned masks at the State Capitol in Boise to protest health recommendations they view as restrictions on freedom. Latest COVID-19 news.
As new cases rise, Fauci says easing restrictions ‘is really risky’; Senate gets $1.9B stimulus package: Live coronavirus updates
The much-ballyhooed, steady decline in new coronavirus infections and hospitalizations appears to have stalled, recent data shows.
Protest live updates: DC, nation stay quiet under extraordinary security; New Mexico county commissioner arrested, linked to Capitol riot
There was increased security in all 50 state capitals while Washington, D.C., locked down ahead of planned inauguration protests. Live updates.