70% of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot - August 3, 2021

Stock futures edged higher after worries of stagnant economic growth kept investors apprehensive. A strong spate of corporate earnings results helped bolster optimism amid the delta variant's rapid spread. Reduction in Fed’s Asset Purchases Might Not Spark ‘Taper Tantrum’ - The Wall Street Journal Big Economic Challenges Await Biden and the Fed This Fall - The New York Times A month after President Joe Biden’s July 4th goal, the U.S. reached the milestone of 70% of American adults with at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. While the milestone is a significant achievement for the nation, health experts say it should be seen as “a floor, rather than a ceiling.” US Finally Reaches Biden's 70% Vaccination Goal—But These 30 States Still Haven't - Forbes Workplace Vaccine Mandates Reveal Divide Among Workers - The New York Times @Bob_Wachter: Alas, the surge in San Francisco, which has 70% of population fully vaccinated & 76% w/ at least one shot, illustrates that even w/ ~80% immune (giving credit for prior infections), we're not at herd immunity. Goal w/ Delta is to get immunity as high as possible. Every bit helps. U.S. hiring slowed in July, particularly in states that ended federal unemployment benefits and in areas where the delta variant is spreading rapidly. Growth in a wide variety of industries rose 1.1% from mid-June to mid-July, half the growth rate seen between May and June. New study finds link between small biz job growth and vaccination rates - Axios Unemployment benefits for millions will end on Labor Day - Fortune People Want to Work—and Unemployment Checks Aren’t What’s Stopping Them - Slate Sony Pictures Entertainment pushed back its office return to October given the uncertainty surrounding the delta variant and to abide by changing local guidance. Major law firms around the country announced similar measures just as many hoped to be entering a relaxed phase of the pandemic. As Delta Variant Rages, More Workers Are on Edge About Return to the Office - The Wall Street Journal Facebo