Forbes - Getting A Vaccine In Your State

Plus: Former CDC head says, without evidence, Covid originated in lab

More states have started easing Covid-19 vaccine restrictions, aiming to make vaccines available to all residents over the age of 16 by the beginning of May. Kansas and California are two of the latest states that will make vaccines available in the coming weeks in an effort to abide by President Biden’s mandate that vaccines should be available to all starting on May 1st. Has your state announced when people can get vaccinated? If you’re unsure, check out our running list here. 

Business

Bank of America says that the economy will continue to do well, even if the Federal Reserve begins withdrawing its unprecedented pandemic economic support. 

Democratic senators are asking President Biden to make pandemic-era child tax credits permanent. 

The Department of Justice says that nearly 500 people have been charged with Covid-19 “fraud schemes.”

Science & Health

The Covid-19 virus can move from humans to dogs and other pets -- here’s why that’s bad news when it comes to eliminating the virus. 

How does Covid-19 reinfection work? Take a look at this scientific explainer. 

What Else We Are Reading

• A user’s guide: How to talk to those hesitant about the Covid-19 vaccine (STAT)
  

• Covid Stole Your Sense Of Smell? Try Physical Therapy For Your Nose (New York Times)

• COVID-19 Is Different Now (The Atlantic)