Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate

The Supreme Court Tuesday denied an emergency request asking for a pause to the federal COVID-19 airline mask mandate. The case was filed by Florida father Michael Seklecki and his 4-year-old son who is autistic who cannot tolerate wearing masks but must fly to Boston Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts for regular medical care.

COVID deaths and cases are rising again at U.S. nursing homes

COVID-19 infections are soaring again at U.S. nursing homes because of the omicron wave, and deaths are climbing too, leading to new restrictions on family visits and a renewed push to get more residents and staff members vaccinated and boosted.