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Vice President Pence removes his mask as he arrives at the lectern to speak to the U.S. Public Health Service at its headquarters in Rockville, Md., on Tuesday.

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Pence Urges Americans To Wear Masks To Stop Spread Of COVID-19

9:59pm June 30, 2020

by Scott Neuman

The vice president wore a mask during an appearance in Rockville, Md. Despite a surge in new cases, Pence insisted the country was "in a much better place than four months ago, even two months ago."

How To Get People To Follow The Pandemic Rules

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Coronavirus FAQs: Is There A Polite Way To Remind Someone To Follow Pandemic Rules?

5:52pm June 26, 2020

by Pranav Baskar

Also: if you're headed back to a physical workplace, how do you keep safe? And do you need to have a mask on all the time at work?

A man in a mask walks past a mural on the side of a building in New York City in April.

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Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here's Why

2:44pm June 21, 2020

by Maria Godoy

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.

Anglebert Maurice Kakuja, 29, a Sapeur, or Congolese dandy, shows off his fashion sense while wearing a homemade mask in the eastern Congolese city of Bukavu. Sapeurs take their name from the acronym for their group: Societe des Ambianceurs et des Personn

PHOTOS: The Masks Of Congo Are Worn To Protect, To Protest — And To Strike A Pose

7:00am June 21, 2020

by Marc Silver

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, citizens are required by law to wear a mask in public. But the face coverings can have many meanings and materials — including banana leaves.

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Phoenix Passes Face Mask Mandate Amid Arizona Coronavirus Surge

7:35pm June 19, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

The vote comes days after Gov. Doug Ducey granted local governments autonomy to set their own health and safety measures to fight rising COVID-19 cases. Arizona lifted stay-at-home rules last month.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said requiring masks is a necessary step as Californians continue to ignore recommended face-covering guidelines.

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California Gov. Newsom Makes Face Masks Mandatory Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases

8:40pm June 18, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

The new order, issued Thursday, requires people to wear masks or other face coverings in public spaces, including while taking public transportation, seeking medical care or shopping.

Screenshot of a chart comparing projected cases in scenarios where preventative measures were not taken.

Modelers Suggest Pandemic Lockdowns Saved Millions From Dying Of COVID-19

3:22pm June 09, 2020

by Jason Beaubien

Researchers cast a backward look to see what might have happened during the first months of the coronavirus crisis without any preventive measures.

Manager Mike Bonavita wears a protective mask as he cleans windows at the Quattro Italian restaurant in Boston on May 12 during the coronavirus pandemic. This month, Massachusetts' governor declared wearing masks mandatory.

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The Battle Between The Masked And The Masked-Nots Unveils Political Rifts

5:30am May 29, 2020

by Tovia Smith

Wearing a mask has become political as some state officials have faced backlash for mandating mask use during the coronavirus pandemic.

Despite many barriers, a young medical residents learns new ways to comfort his ill hospital patients.

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My Bedside Manner Got Worse During The Pandemic. Here's How I Improved

7:00am May 16, 2020

by Shahdabul Faraz

A young medical resident learns new ways to reach and comfort his ill hospital patients — despite protective barriers that keep them far apart. He starts by turning down the noise.

An array of homemade masks and materials

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VIDEO: 3 Tips To Make Your Face Mask More Effective

12:53pm May 14, 2020

If you're looking to boost your mask's ability to filter out small particles, we've got three tips from researchers who've been testing homemade mask materials in light of the pandemic.