CNN is reporting the White House is planning to send additional vaccines to emerging coronavirus hot spots in an effort to stem new surges, including those linked to variants believed to be more contagious. Although overall cases have sharply declined since this winter’s surge, over a dozen states have reported a rise in new cases.

In Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation and other tribal territories have started offering vaccine appointments to all Oklahoma residents. Native Americans have been disproportionately hit by the pandemic, but tribal health providers have outpaced many states and counties in getting out the vaccine.
Moderna is starting human trials on its vaccine in children and babies starting as young as 6 months old.

In Washington, D.C., the Senate confirmed Isabel Guzman to lead the Small Business Administration, where she will oversee the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program, a key part of the recently passed coronavirus stimulus package.