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Essential workers raise concerns about new CDC mask guidance; mask mandates fall in some states, remain in others: Latest COVID-19 updates

More stores are dropping face mask requirements. Fully vaccinated people can limit coronavirus testing, too. The latest COVID-19 news.

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Coronavirus live updates: College dismisses students who broke COVID-19 rules, without refund; cases spiked after other holidays

In the weeks following the previous two summer holiday weekends, Memorial Day and the 4th of July, positive tests climbed in the nation. Live updates.