Florida becomes COVID-19 epicenter
As the COVID-19 Delta variant contributes to surges of new infections across the U.S., Florida has become the epicenter. The federal government is sending hundreds of ventilators and other medical equipment to the state.

Texas hospitals reach capacity
With dozens of Intensive Care Units in Texas at capacity, the state is struggling to contain the virus and care for the sick. In San Antonio, infants as young as two months are on supplemental oxygen, reports the New York Times. More than 10,000 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized in the state.

San Francisco requires full COVID-19 vaccination for some spaces
With the rise in cases, several organizations, federal workplaces and private spaces are requiring vaccines and masks. San Francisco will require everyone over 12-years-old to show proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain spaces. This is the first major U.S. city to do so. New York City has a similar mandate but permits partial vaccination.

U.S. Department of Health and Human services requires employee vaccinations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human services is requiring health workers, including contractors and volunteers, get vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe for expecting mothers says U.S. CDC
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant women and is urging all mothers to be, to get vaccinated.

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