July 30, 2021 | by Kristina D'Amico
From the Firm: National and International News Here is a roundup of what we found interesting this week:
COVID-19 Delta Variant: 5 Things You Should Know to Protect Yourself and Others Though countries are making headway in getting as many people as possible vaccinated against COVID-19, there is lingering unease in the recent spike in cases due to variants. The UK, France, and Germany have administered at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to over 50% of their populations, and the same is true for the United State, Canada, and Israel. First identified in India in October 2020, the genetic variant of the COVID-19 virus called Delta has been circulating — much like other variants — but has quickly become the most prevailing concern in the scientific community. Worldwide health organizations are still urging everyone to get their shots. If you're interested in learning more about the Delta variant, take a look at the above article and learn how we can all be productive in keeping ourselves and our communities safe.
The federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday, but President Joe Biden has called on Congress to extend it again. Here’s what you need to know The federal eviction moratorium that was put in place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is set to be lifted this weekend after months of additional extensions. But, President Biden is determined to extend the eviction protection for Americans, and has asked Congress to extend the moratorium. After a June Supreme Court ruling however, it was outlined that congressional authorizations will be needed for another extension, since the CDC is no longer the key decision-maker in extending the moratorium. In light of the Delta variant, however, Biden is hoping that Congress will agree to extend the moratorium.
Clients In the News Starbucks Just Made This Big Commitment To Fighting Hunger In The US Our client, Starbucks, is making moves to combat the growing hunger crisis in America. 100% of their company-owned stores will now be donating food to local food banks through the FoodShare program with Feeding America!
The Biggest Story in PA This Week
Pennsylvania has no plans to require masking again, but will start texting those who missed second vaccine shot While Pennsylvania has no current plans to require statewide masking again, in light of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, the state will be implementing a text messaging program to remind more than 250,000 people in the state to receive their second shot of the two-shot COVID vaccine. Acting Health Secretary Allison Beam has said that Pennsylvania officials are looking to other states to see whether they are mandating masks or vaccines for public employees — states that have done so include California and New York, which are requiring that public employees, teachers, and others working in care facilities be vaccinated.
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What Made Us Laugh Bear visits Tennessee mall, checks movie showtimes A Texas police department shared body camera footage from the capture of an alligator found "swimming naked" in a hot tub "without regard to the owner's wishes." Apparently, the alligator initially resisted arrest, but was later safely released after cooperating with law enforcement.
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