ABA's Paul Benda provides the latest on COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates, noting that the vaccination of older Americans has reduced COVID deaths even as cases have risen in certain parts of the country. He also discusses a new coronavirus variant, the likelihood of resuming doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine soon and how to minimize risk of infection during air travel.

ABA's Paul Benda provides an update on vaccination rates, a review of the recent issues surrounding the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines and blood clots and a closer look at the usefulness of portable HEPA filters. Paul also interviews ABA's Jonathan Thessin on the rules around requiring vaccines for employees, tracking their status and providing sick leave.

ABA's Paul Benda focuses on the spread of the coronavirus and especially how the B117, or U.K. variant, may be affecting cases, especially among children. He also discusses some of the other variants of concern, a comparison between U.S. case curves and Israel, some updated data on vaccines and new guidance from the CDC on cleaning.

American Bankers Association SVP Paul Benda provides a 10-minute situation briefing for bankers on COVID-19, including case rates, the increasingly dominant B.1.1.7 variant, vaccination levels and other considerations for banking industry professionals. Learn more at aba.com/podcast.

In this series premiere, American Bankers Association SVP Paul Benda provides a short situation briefing for bankers on COVID-19, including case rates, emerging strains, vaccination levels, return to normal operations, OSHA requirements and other considerations for banking industry professionals. This is the first episode of a new weekly series of 10-minute briefings. Learn more at aba.com/podcast.