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News: Tuesday, May 11

UPMC Pinnacle staff transport a tray of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. (Source: UPMC Pinnacle)

UPMC Pinnacle staff transport a tray of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. (Source: UPMC Pinnacle)
UPMC Pinnacle staff transport a tray of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. (Source: UPMC Pinnacle)

Headlines:

How American Rescue Plan funds will be distributed across Central Pa.: Pennsylvania will be receiving $7.29 billion from the plan, of which Lancaster County will receive $106 million and Lancaster city will receive $39 million. (Source: CBS 21)

Can businesses require employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine?: According to local attorneys, all companies will be able to mandate vaccines after full FDA approval, as long as they provide legitimate exemptions for health and religious reasons. (Source: WGAL)

Dickinson College to require students to get Covid-19 vaccine before fall semester: The Carlisle college joins over 300 other U.S. colleges and universities to require student vaccination. (Source: ABC 27)

National/global roundup: 12 to 15 year-olds in U.S. could start receiving Covid-19 shots by Thursday. (Source: Reuters) Israeli prime minister vows to increase air strikes as clash continues. (Source: AP) Increasing number of GOP-led states move to end Covid-19 unemployment benefits. (Source: NBC) NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes over lack of diversity. (Source: USA Today)