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Kimberley Chavez Lopez Byrd died after testing positive for coronavirus. Other teachers she worked with tested positive as well. "She was a very loving, very faithful person and she was very kind," says her colleague Jena Martinez-Inzunza.

A Teacher Who Contracted COVID-19 Cautions Against In-Person Schooling

Three teachers in rural Arizona contracted COVID-19 after working together in a classroom. One of them died. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jena Martinez-Inzunza about her experience.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says fully vaccinated adults don't need to wear masks in most situations. Some states responded cautiously and have yet to implement those new guidelines, while others have.

Mask Or No Mask? That Depends Where You Live

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says vaccinated people still must follow existing state, local or tribal laws on masks and social distancing.

The majority of anti-vaccine claims on social media trace back to a small number of influential figures, according to researchers.

Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research Shows

The majority of false claims about COVID-19 vaccines on social media trace back to just a handful of influential figures. So why don't the companies just shut them down?

President Biden urges Americans to "stay strong" as gas supplies start to come back online in a process that may run into next week.

Biden Says 'Help Is On The Way' As Colonial Pipeline Restarts Flow Of Fuel

The president cautions it will be several days before gas flow is fully restored. He urges consumers not to panic and hoard gasoline while warning gas stations not to gouge prices.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster speaks to reporters at a news conference on April 13. McMaster issued a new mandate on Tuesday banning mask mandates and vaccine passports.

South Carolina Governor Bans Mask Mandates

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a coronavirus mandate preventing schools and local governments from creating mask mandates and requiring proof of vaccination.

Members of the National Guard and the Washington, D.C., police stand guard outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, after a pro-Trump mob stormed the complex.

Former Trump Officials To Defend Federal Response To Capitol Riot

Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller is set to testify that he was cautious about allowing military intervention during the siege on Jan. 6.

The San Diego Police Department headquarters is shown in this updated photo.

San Diego Council Members: Shifting Police Funds Will Take Time, Planning

While activists are calling for immediate reform, some San Diego City Council members say a thorough analysis of how, where and when to shift portions of the police department budget is needed first.

Passengers, some wearing protective face coverings and some not, travel during rush hour on the London Underground last month.

No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Most Of U.K., As Restrictions Set To Ease

England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday recorded no new COVID-19 deaths, and Wales reported four. Health experts said the milestone represents an encouraging sign.

John Calhoun of Flathead County has diabetes and was convinced by an old friend to get vaccinated, through he suspects the coronavirus isn't as dangerous as health officials say it is. He's hoping vaccination will ease divisions over masking.

Families, Communities Divided Over COVID Vaccination In Rural Montana

In sprawling Flathead County, only 25% of adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Public health experts worry about reservoirs of potential outbreaks as neighbors still debate the virus' danger.

Families, Communities Divided Over COVID Vaccination In Rural Montana

In sprawling Flathead County, only 25% of adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Public health experts worry about reservoirs of potential outbreaks as neighbors still debate the virus' danger.

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