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Half of state mask mandates have ended in the past 3 weeks

Wed, 2022-02-16 12:24 — FNUOvviyaa

States are quickly ending mask mandates. But some exceptions remain. The mandates in California and Connecticut expire Tuesday. NBC News

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The changes come despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s continuing recommendation that masks be used indoors in most of the country...

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U.S. Federal deadline is here for unvaccinated U.S. medical workers

Tue, 2022-02-15 12:00 — mike kraft

Analysis | Time's up for unvaccinated medical workers President Biden's vaccination rule is almost fully in effect. Rachel Roubein Washington Post

It’s a big moment for President Biden’s vaccine requirement: health-care workers now must be vaccinated in all but one state.

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New York City fires more than 1,000 workers who refuse to get vaccinated

Mon, 2022-02-14 20:11 — mike kraft

NYC fires more than 1,000 workers over vaccine mandate NEW YORK (AP) — New York City fired more than a thousand workers who failed to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the mayor's office said Monday. The 1,430 workers who lost their jobs represent less than 1% of the 370,000-person city workforce and are far fewer terminations than expected before a Friday deadline to get the shots. AP NEWS

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Analysis: Face masks keep kids safe from Covid-19 and keep schools open. There’s no evidence they harm kids developmentally.

Mon, 2022-02-14 09:52 — mike kraft

What Do Masks Do to Kids? Face masks keep kids safe from Covid-19 and keep schools open. There’s no evidence they harm kids developmentally. The New Republic

What are masks doing to our children? In recent months, as frustration with the ongoing pandemic increases, this question has felt particularly relevant.

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U.S. Surgeon General discusses omicron, masks and mental health --AP interview

Mon, 2022-02-14 09:23 — mike kraft

Q&A: Surgeon General on omicron, masks and mental health WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he can imagine a future where Americans don't have to contend with mask requirements. But pulling back safeguards too quickly, Murthy warns, risks more avoidable suffering, especially for people with weakened immune systems or other vulnerabilities. AP NEWS

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US-Canada bridge reopens, ending weeklong trucker protest over COVID mandates;other developments

Mon, 2022-02-14 09:03 — mike kraft

US-Canada bridge reopens, ending weeklong trucker protest over COVID mandates: Live updates The bridge linking Detroit to Windsor was open for traffic Monday after a week of angry protests against COVID-19 mandates. Latest updates. YahooNews

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One-way masking can still protect against Covid infection, experts say.

Fri, 2022-02-11 09:51 — mike kraft

Will a mask protect me even if no one else is wearing one? One-way masking can still protect against Covid infection, experts say. NBC News

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Though most health experts agree universal masking, along with vaccinations, remains the best public health strategy against the spread of the virus, people can still benefit from wearing a mask even if no one else around them is.

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Masks: Why and where mask mandates are falling and county related data

Fri, 2022-02-11 09:41 — mike kraft

Here's why mask mandates are falling across the US As the omicron wave of the coronavirus subsides, several U.S. states including Nevada, New York and Illinois ended mask mandates this week for indoor settings, while others lifted requirements at schools. The White House says talks are underway about how and when to move the country out of the emergency phase of the pandemic, but in the meantime people are advised to keep following guidance from the U.S.

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Most vulnerable still in jeopardy as COVID precautions ease

Thu, 2022-02-10 11:34 — mike kraft

Most vulnerable still in jeopardy as COVID precautions ease Two years into the pandemic Jackie Hansen still left home only for doctor visits, her immune system so wrecked by cancer and lupus that COVID-19 vaccinations couldn’t take hold. Then Hansen got a reprieve — scarce doses of the first drug that promises six months of protection for people with no other way to fend off the virus. AP NEWS

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Analysis: Should you continue to wear masks as mandates disappear?

Thu, 2022-02-10 10:24 — mike kraft

Do you need to keep wearing a mask after mandates lift? At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, local mask mandates are disappearing as quickly as toilet paper did from grocery stores shelves two years ago. At the national level, the guidance to wear masks is staying put, at least for now. Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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