| CDC says vaccinated people can gather, NYC plans to reopen high schools, and the Senate passes the Covid-19 relief bill. Here's what you should know: Headlines CDC releases guidelines for people who have been fully vaccinated The CDC released new guidelines this morning, saying people who have been fully vaccinated can gather indoors with others who have received their shots without masks and refrain from quarantining and testing following exposure to Covid-19, provided they are asymptomatic. That said, they should still mask and socially distance in public, avoid large group gatherings, and get tested if they start experiencing Covid-19 symptoms. New York City high schools will reopen later this month Mayor Bill de Blaisio has announced that New York City high school students will begin returning to classrooms on March 22. In many of the country's largest districts, high school students haven't received any in-person instruction in the last year and may not for several more months. About half of the New York City's high schools will begin full-time classes for most or all of the students who opted for in-person last fall, and the other half will have hybrid classes. High school sports will resume with masks for all students in April. Senate Democrats pass $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill Over the weekend, Senate Democrats passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. In order to ensure support from Democratic lawmakers, several late changes were made to the bill, including trimming jobless benefits and limiting the number of people who can receive stimulus checks. It is expected to pass in the House on Tuesday so that the president can sign the bill into law before unemployment aid programs expire on March 14. Daily Distraction Most of the ancient vehicles archaeologists have uncovered were nothing special in their day—the station wagons of the ancient world. But recently, an Italian dig revealed the 'Lamborghini' of chariots. Something to Read For the last seven years, major American tech companies have released diversity reports detailing the makeup of their staff. But progress has been minimal. Now, in the wake of last summer's protests and racial reckoning, Black tech workers are pushing their employers to start making meaningful changes. Sanity Check Want to bring your music with you when you're on the go? Here are a few of our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers. One Question How is the pandemic impacting churches? Among American churches, as everywhere, the impact of the pandemic has been unevenly distributed, as large, successful churches have transitioned smoothly while those with fewer resources have fallen further behind. As many have moved services and programming online, the digital divide has proven to be a major issue. Churches with a less robust digital presence are predominantly rural, with congregations that are more likely older, lower-income, and Black—the same groups that are less likely to have internet access and more likely to be affected by the pandemic. On the other hand, the last year has pushed many churches to set up online donation options, which let people set up recurring or one-time gifts regardless of their attendance. Churches with digital options saw an increase in donations in 2020, and for smaller, more rural communities that have managed to get online, this has been a lifeline. Covid-19 Care Package 📦 The Covid-19 virus can linger on objects for as little as a few hours or as long as a couple of days, depending on the surface. Here's a look at the research. 😷 If you're planning to go out in public anytime soon, you're going to need a mask. Here are the best ones you can buy, or how to make one at home. 🧼 It's not just your hands that need washing—your gadgets, clothes, and home need it too. Here's how to properly disinfect your stuff. 💻 Whether or not you're a work-from-home pro, here's how to stay productive without losing your mind. 😔 It's hard not to be anxious about a global pandemic, but here's how you can protect yourself and your family without spiraling and how to not hate the loved ones you're quarantined with. ✂️ It may still be a while before you can see your hairstylist, so here's how to cut your hair at home, plus other ways to keep yourself lookin' fresh. 🦠Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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