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Vaccine requirements are being lifted across America but some health experts say the countryis not in safe territory

Fri, 2022-02-18 09:40 — mike kraft

Vaccine requirements are being lifted across America as Covid cases wane But a public health expert says it is a "move to promote normalcy without there really being normalcy." NBC News

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Washington, New Mexico next states to drop indoor and school mask mandates:other developments

Fri, 2022-02-18 09:32 — mike kraft

Washington, New Mexico next states to drop indoor and school mask mandates: COVID-19 updates Washington and New Mexico are dropping their mask mandates. The Oscars won't require vaccines for all its guests. More updates. YahooNews

Washington and New Mexico announced they were dropping their indoor mask mandates Thursday, leaving Hawaii as the only state that has yet to set a date for lifting its mandate.

Washington's statewide indoor mask mandate will lift in most places on March 21, including at schools and child care facilities. New Mexico will drop its mandate immediately, which also includes schools.

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US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says

Thu, 2022-02-17 08:38 — mike kraft

US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says High-quality masks for children soon might be easier to find in the United States, if government plans come to fruition. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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More virus rules fall as CDC hints at improved situation ahead

Wed, 2022-02-16 19:29 — mike kraft

More virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead The nation's leading health officials said Wednesday that the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country. AP NEWS

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CDC expected to update mask guidance as early as next week

Wed, 2022-02-16 12:31 — FNUOvviyaa

CDC expected to update mask guidance as early as next week The agency is finalizing details even as most states have already lifted indoor mask requirements. NBC News

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to loosen its indoor masking guidelines to states soon, according to several people familiar with the matter. The agency’s update could come as early as next week...

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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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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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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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