There are 10 states in the South and West where less than 45% of people are fully vaccinated
The average rate of Covid-19 deaths in the 10 least vaccinated states was more than four times higher over the past week than the rate in the 10 most vaccinated states, according to a CNN analysis.

'Funeral home' ad spreads message for the unvaccinated
The truck had the name of a funeral home on it. But instead of a soothing thought that might double as a company slogan, the message on the side read: "Don't get vaccinated."

A Texas couple wore masks at a restaurant to protect their baby. They were asked to leave
A Texas couple who landed themselves a rare night out with friends says it was cut short when the restaurant kicked them out for wearing face masks, which they say they wore to protect their immunocompromised 4-month-old son.

Restaurant owner explains why he kicked out customers
A Texas couple said their night out with friends was cut short when the restaurant kicked them out for wearing face masks, which they say they wore to protect their immunocompromised 4-month-old son. CNN affiliate KTVT has the details.

North Carolina health care system suspends hundreds of employees for not getting Covid vaccine
A North Carolina-based health care provider announced Tuesday it has suspended hundreds of employees for not meeting the company's Covid-19 vaccine requirements.

Opinion: Why this Covid news could finally get us back to normal
Pfizer announced Monday that data from recent trials suggests that children 5-11 have a safe and effective response to its Covid-19 vaccine. The news holds the hope to herald a new phase in our battle to end the public health crisis caused by the coronavirus in the United States.

1980s news footage goes viral over shockingly relevant debate
CNN's Don Lemon replays footage of Americans sharing their concerns over the seat belt mandate in the 1980s. See how it compares to similar statements made around Covid-19's mask mandate and vaccine distribution.

Gabby Petito's death looks like homicide, coroner says
• Here's why it has been so hard to find Gabby Petito's fiancé Brian Laundrie • A timeline of the Gabby Petito case • Watch: CNN tracks her last steps

House passes bill to avert shutdown and suspend debt limit
• Analysis: If Biden fails this week, his entire domestic agenda is done for at least 15 months • Progressives say they plan to vote against bipartisan infrastructure bill next week