Tardy Gras? Mobile considers Carnival-style parade for May

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Mardi Gras celebrations along the Gulf Coast were all but a bust this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

But the city of Mobile is considering staging a Carnival-style parade through downtown in May after the state’s mandatory face mask rule expires. News outlets report that Mayor Sandy Stimpson discussed the possibility with City Council members during a meeting Tuesday.

The event would be held May 21 to coincide with the commissioning of the USS Mobile, a Navy ship built in the city. Stimpson says there’s still a lot of work to do, and officials say the pandemic will still have to be taken into account.

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Delaware is reviewing new federal guidance on COVID rules

DOVER, Del. (AP) — The state of Delaware says it's reviewing new federal guidance that eases restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Delaware Division of Public Health told the Delaware State News on Monday that it will determine how to incorporate the federal guidance into the state's guidance for Delaware residents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that people who are fully vaccinated can […]

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