As shuttered restaurants slowly reopen and eased dining restrictions allow for more customers in Colorado dining rooms, nearly 300,000 foodservice workers in Colorado learned on Friday that they would not start receiving the vaccine on March 5 as originally planned. Gov. Jared Polis announced that because of supply constraints, the state would need to delay vaccines for some essential workers, including restaurant employees. Meanwhile, frontline agriculture and grocery store workers are on track to be vaccinated starting March 5. Vaccinations for restaurant workers and others in the newly created 1B.4 phase should begin around March 21, Polis said. The restaurant industry’s place in the vaccine rollout schedule has become a source of contention. “Our primary concern is the health and safety of our workers, who provide essential meals for Coloradans, just as grocery workers do,” Colorado Restaurant Association CEO Sonia Riggs said in a statement responding to the altered schedule. … [Read more...] about Colorado restaurant workers bumped behind grocery employees for vaccine, industry says it “makes zero sense”
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Wells Fargo Center Allowing Fans Back Sunday As Philadelphia Eases COVID-19 Events Restrictions
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After waiting for nearly a year, fans will soon be allowed back at the Wells Fargo Center and Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley announced Tuesday that the city is changing its events restrictions to match Pennsylvania’s new limits for indoor and outdoor events. Indoor events will now have a 15% capacity regardless of the size of the venue and outdoor event space now has 20% capacity. READ MORE: Jonathan Ramos, Brandon Moore Charged For Deadly 5-Car Crash On Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Stadium Guide: What You Need To Know Before Heading Out To Wells Fargo Center, Citizens Bank Park Farley says the city is working with Wells Fargo Center and Citizens Bank Park about the updated restrictions. “We will be changing our restrictions as well to be consistent with the governor’s plans. This affects, in particular, the very large venues, in particular, the sports stadiums,” Farley said. “So we’re working now with the sports … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo Center Allowing Fans Back Sunday As Philadelphia Eases COVID-19 Events Restrictions
Brotherly Love: Northeast Philadelphia Man, Family Bringing Joy To Hundreds Of Children Through Bikes
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For almost a decade, a Northeast Philadelphia man and his family have brought joy to hundreds of children, finding new homes for bikes. Ukee Washington has this week’s story of Brotherly Love. Sophia might be only nine, but she has a steady hand with a paintbrush. READ MORE: FEMA-Run Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens At Pennsylvania Convention Center “You need to be really careful in case you mess up,” Sophia said. She and a group of friends are touching up the paint on used bicycles. “You get to be outside and paint stuff for other people,” Madison Kropilek said. “We’re painting them for the kids that are less fortunate ,” Isabella Ryan said. These bikes are used, but they still have a lot of life in them. Sophia’s grandfather, Chris Guinan, has made it his mission to get used bikes to new homes. Chris Guinan “Even at 9 years old, that child understands what sometimes I think adults overlook,” Guinan said. READ MORE: WATCH … [Read more...] about Brotherly Love: Northeast Philadelphia Man, Family Bringing Joy To Hundreds Of Children Through Bikes
Looking to Travel? Here are the Latest COVID-19 Travel Restrictions State by State
(CNN) – Total cases of Covid-19 have reached 28.6 million marks in the United States, and some states continue to enforce travel restrictions and quarantines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still warns against nonessential travel at this time. If you do decide to travel to another state, it is vital that you stay updated on the latest statewide regulations. READ MORE: Third Stimulus Check: Why Your Next Relief Payment May Not Be $1,400 Even if some US states have no restrictions on allowing leisure travel, all their official websites have important Covid-19 safety information. For instance, most states have mandates on face masks in public settings. This list is alphabetical and includes links to state websites that have important details you should read before you cross state lines: Alabama As of March 1, there were no statewide travel restrictions in Alabama. However, visitors should be aware of the state’s mask mandate, as it applies to travelers, too. … [Read more...] about Looking to Travel? Here are the Latest COVID-19 Travel Restrictions State by State
Pentagon Probe Slams Former White House Doctor, Current Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson’s Behavior
NEW YORK (AP) – The Department of Defense inspector general released a scathing report Wednesday on the conduct of Ronny Jackson, now a congressman from Texas, when he worked as a top White House physician. The internal investigation concluded that Jackson made “sexual and denigrating” comments about a female subordinate, violated the policy on drinking alcohol on a presidential trip and took prescription-strength sleeping medication that prompted worries from his colleagues about his ability to provide proper medical care. READ MORE: Biden Says It's 'Big Mistake' For Texas To Lift Mask Mandate: 'Last Thing We Need Is Neanderthal Thinking' The years-long investigation into Jackson, who was elected to the House in November, examined allegations into his conduct during his time serving the administrations of both Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Jackson, who gained notoriety for his over-the-top pronouncements about Trump’s health, denied the allegations, and declared … [Read more...] about Pentagon Probe Slams Former White House Doctor, Current Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson’s Behavior