The so-called “Green Pass” is an attempt to fight the surge in coronavirus cases. Source
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Expert discusses worsening COVID-19 variants and how virus may affect children
While COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S. are up this week, the number of infections are too. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from South Dakota, where health officials are concerned about a potential superspreader event, and Dr. Lakshman Swamy, an ICU physician at Cambridge Health Alliance and Boston Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news. Source
Students ask Supreme Court to stop college vaccine mandate
This is the first time the Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on a vaccine mandate. Source
Cuomo accuser files criminal complaint with Albany sheriff
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo could be facing even more trouble. A former aide has now filed a criminal complaint accusing Cuomo of groping her. The governor, who denies the allegation, refuses to step down and is now fighting back through his lawyers. Nikki Battiste has the details. Source
Debate rages over masks in schools as COVID cases soar
The debate over mask requirements for students is reaching a boiling point in several states — most notably Florida, where the governor is staunchly against mask mandates. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Source
Man draws chalk racetrack for neighborhood kid, more follow
When a Utah man spotted a 4-year-old intruder on his property, he responded by building him a chalk racetrack to ride on. He may have started a national movement. Steve Hartman has the story. Source
4.2 million gig workers will soon lose unemployment aid
Innovative PUA program will end in early September, cutting off the self-employed and freelancers from all jobless aid. Source
Italy mandates vaccine pass for restaurants and museums
Italy’s so-called “Green Pass” went into effect to help combat the surge in coronavirus cases. Individuals must now show proof of vaccination to enter bars, restaurants and even the Colosseum. Chris Livesay has the details. Source
Man arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed actress Lisa Banes
Brian Boyd, 26, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and with failure to yield to a pedestrian. Source
Amazon latest big employer to require workers to wear masks
Online retailer joins growing number of major U.S. companies requiring on-site employees to wear masks. Source