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The most recent expansion was prompted by China’s abrupt decision to abandon its zero-COVID policy

Providers across the country can start vaccinating kids ages 6 months to 5 years as early as this coming week after regulators cleared the final authorization steps on Saturday.

It’s the latest in a series of challenges to the agency’s authorities that could hamstring its ability to respond to this pandemic and public health crises to come.

Those guidelines will serve as an update to the agency’s previous advice on opioids, issued in 2016.

As of March 1st, indoor mask mandates will remain in only three states — Washington, Oregon and Hawaii.

Now, those who don’t have symptoms after five days can go back to their regular activities, as long as they wear a mask, according to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

People who test positive for the coronavirus need to isolate themselves for only five days if they don’t show symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.