More schools across the United States are putting mask mandates in place as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Before winter break, districts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania announced they would…
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As we enter Year 4 of the Pandemic Era, my mask is (sigh) still on
Published: 1/1/2023 5:13:56 PM Modified: 1/1/2023 5:10:56 PM Three times in 2022 it looked like I might be able to finally stop wearing that annoying face mask in public. In…
BPS mulling temporary mask mandate following holiday break
COVID Superintendent Mary Skipper said families would be informed of any COVID protocol changes by the end of the week. A stack of N-95 masks. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Boston Public…
Mask Mandate Reinstated at SUNY Purchase – NBC New York
One of the State University of New York’s top liberal arts colleges announced Tuesday it was reinstating its indoor mask mandate for thousands, citing high COVID-19 transmission levels that have…
As COVID cases, other viruses continue to rise, SoCal inches closer to a mask mandate
As COVID cases and other viruses continue to rise, the Southland is inching closer to a mask mandate. Experts say the combination of COVID, the flu, and RSV is putting…
Opinion | The covid pandemic has ‘ended,’ but I’ll keep my mask on, thanks
August 21, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EDT (Dom McKenzie for The Washington Post) Comment on this story Comment Stacy Torres is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of…
A Clunky, Reusable Mask May Be the Answer to N95 Waste
“Elastomerics for us really were a game changer,” Dr. Chalikonda said. “When I think of all the millions of dollars wasted on N95s and then trying to reuse them makes…
Alameda County health officials end mask mandate | News
People in Alameda County could again choose not to wear a mask in most indoor settings starting on Saturday, county health officials announced in a news release Friday, three weeks…
The Day – Ledge Light issues COVID-19 mask advisory
New London — With COVID-19 levels rising, Ledge Light Health District on Friday advised all New London County residents to wear a mask when indoors in public settings and while…
Shrewsbury Board of Health implements mask advisory
Shrewsbury adopted a mask advisory on Friday morning. (Photo/Dakota Antelman) SHREWSBURY – A mask advisory is now in place in Shrewsbury following a unanimous vote by the Board of Health…