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People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus walk past extra papers reporting on Japanese gold medalists at Tokyo Olympics, in Tokyo Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Tokyo reports record virus cases days after Olympics begin

By Mari Yamaguchi Jul. 27, 2021 08:29 AM EDT

4 businesses fined for ‘willful’ COVID-19 violations

Jun. 08, 2021 06:12 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The State of Oregon said this week it has fined four more businesses a combined $44,600 for what the state considers “willful” violations...

Restaurants want to keep takeout drink orders flowing

Jun. 04, 2021 02:40 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island's restaurant industry, with the backing of some lawmakers, wants to extend a pandemic state-of-emergency rule that allows...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to speak at a news conference about relief for restaurants as San Francisco Mayor London Breed laughs and looks on outside Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco, on Thursday, June 3, 2021. The governor offered his support for the extension and expansion of outdoor dining and takeout cocktails. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
California to allow sale of to-go cocktails through 2021

By Olga R. Rodriguez And Kathleen Ronayne Jun. 03, 2021 05:55 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: New England

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2021 07:00 AM EDT
Hearst Connecticut Media. May 26, 2021. Editorial: CT lavishes former UConn presidents with cushy jobs You’d never...

Carry-out alcohol from restaurants becomes permanently legal

May. 26, 2021 06:52 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska restaurants can now offer carry-out alcohol permanently under a new state law inspired by Gov. Pete Ricketts' efforts to help...

Baker proposes legislation to extend some emergency measures

May. 25, 2021 10:03 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is filing legislation to extend several pandemic-related emergency measures put in place via executive order that are set to...

FILE - In this Thursday, April 15, 2021, file photo, Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey speaks during a bill signing in Phoenix. Come fall, Arizona residents who want to have their favorite restaurant deliver a meal to their home may also be able to get a cocktail delivered. Credit the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted Republican Gov. Doug Ducey to issue an executive order last May allowing the practice. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Ducey signs bill letting restaurants sell cocktails to go

By Bob Christie May. 21, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

Kansas governor signs legislation keeping cocktails to go

May. 19, 2021 06:07 PM EDT
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — People will be able to get beer and cocktails to go in Kansas after the coronavirus pandemic thanks to a measure signed into law Wednesday...

A health worker administers a dose of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine to Buddhist monk at Priest Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Thailand had about 7,100 cases, including 63 deaths, in all of last year, in what was regarded as a success story. Taxi drivers are starved for customers, weddings are suddenly canceled, schools are closed, and restaurant service is restricted across much of Asia as the coronavirus makes a resurgence in countries where it had seemed to be well under control. (AP Photo/Anuthep Cheysakron)
Restrictions reimposed as virus resurges in much of Asia

By Huizhong Wu And Zen Soo May. 19, 2021 12:07 AM EDT

La Marsa district, just outside Tunis, is deserted Monday, May, 10, 2021. Tunisia announced on Friday strict new measures to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus, with the prime minister saying that the health system risks collapsing if something is not done. Houses of prayer are being ordered closed starting Sunday for a week, along with outdoor markets and large stores and malls. Shops selling food can remain open. (AP Photo/Hassene Dridi)
Tunisia to reopen economy despite hospital strain

May. 13, 2021 08:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 24, 2021, file photo, a patient receives oxygen inside a car provided by a Gurdwara, a Sikh place of worship, in New Delhi, India. Countries fighting new surges of the coronavirus are trying to ensure they aren’t hit by an India-style disaster. The health system has been overwhelmed, leaving patients desperate for oxygen and other supplies. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri, File)
India's disaster hangs over countries facing COVID-19 surges

By Samy Magdy May. 07, 2021 02:02 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: New York

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 04:47 PM EDT
Albany Times Union. May 4, 2021. Editorial: It’s time, Cambridge THE ISSUE: A Washington County...

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2021, file photo, people cross Las Vegas Boulevard near the Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas. Some Las Vegas Strip casinos have been given the go-ahead for 100% occupancy and after showing Nevada state regulators that 80% of their employees have received at least one shot of coronavirus vaccine. Wynn Resorts and the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas said Tuesday, May 4, 2021, they got approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board during the weekend to lift capacity and physical distancing limits and remove clear plastic separators from gambling tables. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
3 Vegas casinos fully opening after 80% worker vaccinations

By Ken Ritter May. 04, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

A State Patrol officer blocks the road in front of the Oneida Bingo and Casino in Green Bay, Wis on Saturday May 1, 2021 after reports of an active shooter. A spokesperson for a Wisconsin casino says an undetermined number of people have been shot at the casino. The Oneida Casino in Green Bay tweeted Saturday there was an active shooter at the casino. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Sheriff: Wisconsin casino shooter was fired employee

By Todd Richmond May. 03, 2021 12:32 PM EDT

Capital projects, sales tax holiday: $42.6B Tennessee budget

By Jonathan Mattise May. 01, 2021 08:07 AM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's upcoming state budget is one signature by the governor away from becoming law, including a one-week sales tax holiday on...

Cuomo says indoor dining in NYC to go to 75% starting May 7

Apr. 30, 2021 01:25 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Restaurants in New York City can increase their indoor dining to 75% of capacity starting May 7, in line with the rest of the state, Gov....

Brown extends Oregon COVID emergency as cases spike

Apr. 29, 2021 01:36 PM EDT
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended Oregon’s state of emergency for COVID-19 until June 28, saying a fourth surge of the pandemic is being...

Cuomo's order requiring food purchase with alcohol repealed

By Marina Villeneuve Apr. 28, 2021 06:32 PM EDT
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New Yorkers will no longer have to buy a jelly sandwich, chips or other snack with their beer under an executive order that state lawmakers...

FILE - In this April 11, 2021, file photo, residents wearing masks walk in downtown Lake Oswego, Ore. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday, April 27, 2021 rising COVID-19 hospitalizations threaten to overwhelm doctors and she is moving 15 counties into extreme risk category, which imposes restrictions including banning indoor restaurant dining. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File)
Pacific Northwest faces shutdowns amid rising virus cases

By Andrew Selsky Apr. 28, 2021 01:38 PM EDT