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- Jonathan Franklin
CDC drops its COVID-19 risk advisory for cruise ship travel

While the agency has lifted its travel health notice two years after putting it in place, officials say it's up to travelers to determine their own health risks before going [read more]

- Jonathan Franklin
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive (again) for COVID-19

In a statement posted to Twitter, Psaki says she had two "socially-distanced meetings" with President Biden on Monday and said he was not considered a close contact. His most recent [read more]

- Jonathan Franklin
The NFL and players' union agree to suspend COVID protocols for the 2022 season

With the change in protocol, league players and staff will no longer have to wear face coverings at NFL facilities, regardless of their vaccination status. [read more]

- Jonathan Franklin
Disney theme parks say face masks are now optional for vaccinated visitors

Walt Disney World and Disneyland do not require proof of vaccination to enter but Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor [read more]