Rachel Hollander | May 24, 2021 A still from an NJ Spotlight News segment on May 21, 2021. THIRTEEN and PBS offer regular, in-depth reporting on the coronavirus pandemic. In place of the public’s frustration at the hurdles to book a vaccine appointment, now tri-state area governments are grappling with how to convince the unvaccinated to get a readily available vaccine. At the same time, officials differ in how to respond to the new relaxed masking and social distancing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention (CDC). Our news and public affairs programs will continue to cover COVID-19 cases and vaccinations, as well as repercussions on employment, social services, the economy and politics. Here is the most recent information from infectious disease doctors and medical professionals, government officials, and journalists who cover news about COVID-19 and its impacts. This page will be updated as reporting continues.