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Masks are effective but here’s how a study from a respected group was misinterpreted to say they weren’t

Tuesday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Recently, a review from the Cochrane Library set off a firestorm after headlines declared research published by the respected organization's study found masks don't work and don't stop community transmission of respiratory viruses like COVID-19.Over a two-month period, some commentators and politicians... Read More.

COVID-19 in Los Angeles: Why experts think it may be time to bring back masks

Thursday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over the last few weeks, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been steadily increasing in Los Angeles County.Public health experts told ABC News that newer subvariants circulating plus low booster uptake has led to a surge and it may be time to... Read More.

Should masks return in fall and winter to prevent a COVID surge?

Friday, September 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the United States heads into the fall and winter, questions are arising about whether the return of masks is needed to stem a potential COVID-19 surge.Evidence has shown COVID cases and hospitalizations tend to rise during the colder months when... Read More.

Masks are now required indoors at San Diego Unified School District schools, offices

Monday, July 18 by ABC News

(SAN DIEGO) -- Indoor mask mandates returned Monday for the San Diego Unified School District schools and offices as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations tick up in the county.Mandatory masking in indoor public spaces will be required for all students, teachers and staff at least... Read More.

COVID cases tick up in Philadelphia as officials recommend masks indoors

Thursday, April 7 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Officials in Philadelphia are recommending residents start wearing masks indoors again due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.Data shows the city is currently averaging 94 new cases of COVID-19 per day.This marks a 50% increase in infections over the last 10 days.Additionally,... Read More.

Masks Away!

Thursday, March 10 by Marcee Maylin

At midnight Friday, no more masks are required indoors. But there are caveats to this. They will still be required in all health care facilities including long-term care, and also all correctional facilities. No longer are they mandated for schools, but are optional if... Read More.

Kids and masks in school: Doctors answer questions as mask guidelines change

Thursday, February 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New Mexico and Virginia this week joined a growing number of states, cities and local communities that are going “mask optional” as omicron variant cases start to decline nationwide.New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham lifted the state's indoor mask mandates on... Read More.

School mask mandate to end in NJ as debate over kids, masks heightens

Monday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As new cases of COVID-19 decline across the country for the first time in weeks, the debate over face masks for kids is reaching a fever pitch.New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat who has imposed some of the strictest pandemic-related... Read More.

Work or Play in King County – New Mandates

Friday, September 17 by Daniel Albert

Proof of vaccination or a negative test will now be required for residents, workers, or visitors to King County before they can enter most outdoor events and indoor establishments. The announcement came down yesterday (Thursday, Sept. 16) from Seattle & King County Public Health... Read More.

SnoCo Fire Agencies Distribute Face Masks

Wednesday, September 16 by Chuck Maylin

“Getting masks into the hands of people who need them will go a long way toward slowing the spread of the virus in our communities,” said Mukilteo Fire Chief Chris Alexander. “As fire agencies, we take our public safety role very seriously and this... Read More.

How Naomi Osaka is using masks to make statement on one of world’s biggest tennis stages

Saturday, September 12 by ABC News

BY: JOSHUA HOYOS AND SABINA GHEBREMEDHIN, ABC NEWS This report is part of "Turning Point," a groundbreaking month-long series by ABC News examining the racial reckoning sweeping the United States and exploring whether it can lead to lasting reconciliation.(NEW YORK) --... Read More.

Stories tagged with: masks

COVID-19 in Los Angeles: Why experts think it may be time to bring back masks

Should masks return in fall and winter to prevent a COVID surge?

Masks are now required indoors at San Diego Unified School District schools, offices

Masks Away!

Kids and masks in school: Doctors answer questions as mask guidelines change

School mask mandate to end in NJ as debate over kids, masks heightens

Work or Play in King County – New Mandates

SnoCo Fire Agencies Distribute Face Masks

How Naomi Osaka is using masks to make statement on one of world’s biggest tennis stages

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