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What’s the difference between a PCR and antigen COVID-19 test? A molecular biologist explains

At this point in the pandemic, you or someone you know has probably received at least one COVID-19 test. But do you know which kind of test you got and the strengths... Read more »

‘Thank you’ and get your kids vaccinated; Denver to close schools Nov. 19

Denver Public Schools will close Friday, Nov. 19, in a move that Superintendent Alex Marrero said was both a “thank you” to staff who have been stretched thin and a designated day... Read more »

Loss from fire at building leased by state tops $2.5 million; cause undetermined

The estimated loss from the fire at a state-leased building in Jefferson City is $2.5 million, but that doesn’t include the state’s total equipment loss. The cause of the fire has not... Read more »

Everything Chicago parents need to know about Vaccination Awareness Day

So your children are off school Friday, and you’re scrambling to figure out the meaning of Chicago’s inaugural “Vaccination Awareness Day.” Here are eight things to know. What is Vaccination Awareness Day?... Read more »

Denver City Council OKs $1.49B budget for 2022

Denver City Council gave its final approval for Mayor Michael Hancock’s $1.49 billion budget on Monday night. Among the high-dollar items included in the budget are $530 million for the city’s Department... Read more »

Carney signs host of criminal justice reform bills into law

Gov. John Carney has signed eight criminal justice reform bills into law that are designed to protect juveniles from facing lifelong consequences for their actions while providing second chances to adults to... Read more »

NYC Children Get Vaccinated at School Amid Both Relief and Frustrating Waits

Even behind her purple mask, 10-year-old Io Gerald’s eyes grew noticeably wide when she realized it was over: She had been jabbed with her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The fifth-grader... Read more »

Colorado to see billions from federal infrastructure bill

Colorado stands to see billions in federal funding from the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives over the weekend. The funding is meant for infrastructure improvements on roads and... Read more »

Gov Reynolds stands with parents and educational freedom

Recently, Gov. Kim Reynolds became the first governor in the nation to sign the Education Freedom Pledge. The American Federation for Children sponsors the pledge. The pledge states: “I pledge to support... Read more »

New Hampshire prepares for a rollout of pediatric vaccines

New Hampshire is preparing to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 after federal health officials gave a green light to the child-sized doses. On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers... Read more »