State urges vaccines and masking to maintain in-person learning
State officials are emphasizing the importance of vaccines and masking as tools to maintain in-person learning.
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Vaccinations, Masking: What To Know As Kids Head Back To Classrooms
Schools across the state are holding open houses and preparing to welcome back students this month. This comes as COVID-19 cases are rising.
Biden Administration To Deliver 25 Million Masks To Health Centers And Food Banks
Officials said Wednesday that the masks will be delivered in the coming months, and are expected to reach an estimated 12 to 15 million vulnerable Americans.
Trump's Test Highlights Importance Of Masks. Here's How To Make Safer DIY Coverings
Experts say that cloth face coverings are one of the best ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Here are three tips to make safer, homemade masks.
New York City Public Transit Riders Who Don't Mask Up Will Face Fines Starting Monday
Riders are already required to wear face coverings on subways, buses and railroads. Officials hope the new penalty will improve compliance and bring hesitant would-be passengers back on board.
Target, CVS Shoppers Will Be Required To Wear Masks
The new policies follow similar moves by a growing number of retailers acting to fill a void left by local, state and federal authorities who have refused to set mandatory policies.
Face Masks Mandatory In Most Of Texas, Starting Friday
With COVID-19 cases setting records, Gov. Greg Abbott is requiring most Texans to wear face coverings in public. The order takes effect Friday and applies to counties with 20 or more cases.
North Carolina's Face Covering Mandate: What You Need To Know
An executive order requiring face coverings in public for all North Carolinians is set to go into effect Friday at 5 p.m.
Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here's Why
Politicians argue. Those opposed to mask mandates protest. But meanwhile, growing evidence shows that mask wearing is a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.