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Experts Call For More Stringent Mask Requirements As Delta Variant Spreads

With the Delta variant fueling a new surge in the U.S., a growing chorus of public health experts are calling for everyone to mask back up, especially indoors, and to use good masks that fit.

Moderna says recently completed studies have found its vaccine to have a neutralizing effect against all COVID-19 variants tested, including the delta variant.

Moderna Says Studies Show Its Vaccine Is Effective Against The Delta Variant

The delta variant is the fast-moving strain of the coronavirus now found in 96 countries. It's expected to be the dominant variant in the U.S. within weeks.

Hurricane Delta brings the risk of deadly flooding to Louisiana's southwestern coast after making landfall Friday.

Hurricane Delta Weakens After Making Landfall On Southwest Louisiana Coast

It came ashore as a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph. The winds quickly dropped to Category 1 level.

Vaccinated People Can Spread The Delta Variant, CDC Research Indicates

The CDC has published new information about how dangerous the delta variant is and the risk it poses to unvaccinated people. The research also indicates that vaccinated people can spread the variant.

Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Threatens Delta After Airline Cuts Ties With NRA

After Atlanta-based Delta eliminated a discount program for NRA members, a Georgia official threatens to fight its tax break. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Georgia Public Broadcasting's Stephen Fowler.

Delta apologizes — again — after another stowaway boards a flight without ticket

The incident marks the second time in less than a month that an unticketed passenger was discovered on a Delta Air Lines flight, this time en route to Hawaii.

Delta's Frequent-Flier Rule Change May Be Sign Of Things To Come

In an effort to give their best customers their best rewards, airlines may look at how much you're spending, not how far you're traveling.

People line up for coronavirus testing on Thursday in Nanjing, in China's Jiangsu province.

An Outbreak Of The Coronavirus Delta Variant Has Spread To 15 Chinese Cities

China is battling to stem the spread of new cases tied to the more infectious variant. Nearly 200 people have been infected since last week, when a case was detected at an international airport.

Delta Air Lines is flying only about 25% of the schedule it did last summer.

Delta CEO: Airline's Pandemic Strategy Is 'Putting People Over Profits'

U.S. airlines are facing unprecedented economic turmoil. CEO Ed Bastian discusses Delta's decision to fly its planes at 60% capacity and why halting the coronavirus is better than bailouts.

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine continued to be effective over the eight months it was studied in recipients, the company said.

Johnson & Johnson's COVID Vaccine Is Effective Against The Delta Variant, Studies Find

The results follow similar announcements about the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in the fight against the fast-spreading delta strain.

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