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U.S. -- Ending of some state mask mandates indicates a shiftng political landscape

Thu, 2022-02-10 06:56 — mike kraft

Abrupt end to mask mandates reflects a shifting political landscape As electoral warning signs flash for Democrats and the public yearns for normalcy, Democratic governors are making moves without waiting for the Biden administration to get there first. Washington Post

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Under pressure to ease up, Biden weighs new virus response

Thu, 2022-02-10 06:47 — mike kraft

Under pressure to ease up, Biden weighs new virus response WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing growing pressure to ease up on pandemic restrictions, the White House insisted Wednesday it is making plans for a less-disruptive phase of the national virus response. But impatient states, including Democratic New York , made clear they aren’t waiting for Washington as public frustration grows. AP NEWS

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Masks: As some states relax, CDC director says it’s not yet time to change guidance nationwide

Wed, 2022-02-09 11:25 — mike kraft

Covid-19 live updates: More states ease mask mandates, citing lower infection, hospitalization numbers New York and Massachusetts announced Wednesday they will ease mask mandates, joining a long list of states making similar moves in recent days. Washington Post

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Governor ending New Jersey’s school mask mandate

Mon, 2022-02-07 10:13 — FNUOvviyaa

Governor ending New Jersey's school mask mandate TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's governor intends to lift the statewide COVID-19 mask requirement in schools early next month in a major step toward getting back to normal as the omicron surge drops off, his office said Monday. AP NEWS

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The state’s COVID-19 caseload is dropping after a spike around the holidays fueled by the omicron variant — a trend seen nationwide, too.

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Masks: New York state judge strikes down mask mandate; LA mandates non-cloth masks; Atlanta makes masks optional

Tue, 2022-01-25 07:29 — mike kraft

New York state judge strikes down mask mandate -- but education department says schools must follow mask rule A state judge struck down New York state's mask mandate Monday, ruling the governor and state Department of Health did not have the authority to enact such a mandate without approval from the legislature. Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN CNN

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First free N95 masks are arriving at US pharmacies, grocery stores s

Mon, 2022-01-24 09:22 — mike kraft

First free N95 masks are arriving at US pharmacies The first free N95 masks from the government have begun arriving at US pharmacies, with more on the way. The Biden administration is trying to ramp up access to high-quality masks amid the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant of Covid-19 and announced last week that 400 million N95 masks will be provided. By <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a> and Melissa Macaya, CNN CNN

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COVID politics: Race as a factor in treatment, School masks issue in Virginia

Mon, 2022-01-24 09:01 — mike kraft

New conservative target: Race as factor in COVID treatment MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Some conservatives are taking aim at policies that allow doctors to consider race as a risk factor when allocating scarce COVID-19 treatments, saying the protocols discriminate against white people. AP NEWS

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Arizona sues Biden to keep school anti-mask rules

Sat, 2022-01-22 11:53 — FNUOvviyaa

Arizona sues Biden to keep school anti-mask rules PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey sued the Biden administration on Friday over its demand that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don't have mask requirements or that close due to COVID-19 outbreaks. AP NEWS

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The most likely places to catch COVID? New study highlights high risk locations

Thu, 2022-01-20 08:54 — mike kraft

Where are you most likely to catch COVID? New study highlights high risk locations Is it the movie theater? The gym? Researchers calculated the odds of infection for any place you might go. YahooNews

What are the odds of catching COVID-19 after a night at the movie theater? How about an afternoon at the gym, unmasked? Or an early morning jog in a neighborhood park?

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Some officials say states are having a hard time getting Covid-19 tests as the federal testing plan rolls out

Thu, 2022-01-20 07:24 — mike kraft

Some officials say states are having a hard time getting Covid-19 tests as the federal testing plan rolls out Some states say they are having a difficult time getting their hands on rapid Covid-19 tests following the US federal government's plan to send at-home test kits to households across the country. By <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a> and <a href="/profiles/adrienne-vogt">Adrienne Vogt</a>, CNN CNN

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