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Masked travelers head through the main terminal of Denver International Airport on Dec. 31. Starting Feb. 1, travelers will be required to wear face masks on nearly all forms of public transportation.

CDC Issues Sweeping New Mask Mandate For U.S. Travelers, Extends Eviction Moratorium

2:36pm January 30, 2021

by Jason Breslow

The new travel order will require passengers to wear face coverings on nearly all forms of public transportation, including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares.

There's plenty of social distance out on the slopes, but resorts are requiring masks in lift lines and lodges and limiting lodge use. Most skiers and boarders are happy to comply but Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho had to suspend season passes for some who r

Ski Down and Mask Up — Resorts Try To Stay Safe In Pandemic Skiing Boom

4:19pm January 18, 2021

by Chris Arnold

Ski areas are seeing record sales of season passes as people look for outdoor exercise this winter. Most are requiring masks, limiting lodge use, and making people put their boots on at their cars.

Flyers can protect themselves at airports by staying away from crowds until it's time to board. A good idea is to find an empty gate area to wait in till a boarding call.

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Coronavirus FAQ: Do Airplane Passengers Not Know There's A Pandemic Going On?

6:46pm January 15, 2021

Our correspondent took a flight Sunday and saw a number of concerning things in airports and on planes. So many questions were raised. We went in search of answers.

London sends a message about how to reduce the risk of exposure to the newly detected U.K. variant.

Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Protect Myself From The U.K. Variant?

5:14pm January 08, 2021

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

The newly detected strain — dubbed B.1.1.7 — appears to be more contagious. What precautions might be effective in trying to keep from getting infected?

Despite recent outbreaks that forced temporary closures, the Bruneau-Grandview school board in Idaho voted down a mask mandate in November.

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A Rural School Under Pressure To Stay Open: 'People Are Just Rough And Tough'

7:27am December 18, 2020

by Kirk Siegler

Despite alarming rises in COVID-19 cases and deaths in rural America, some schools are under pressure to stay open for in-person learning while resisting requiring masks and other measures.

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Dr. Paul Farmer, an infectious disease specialist and cofounder of Partners In Health, is the 2020 recipient of the million dollar Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture.

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A Million Dollar Prize For A Doc Who Believes In 'Accompaniment'

1:26pm December 16, 2020

by Susan Brink

As the founder of Partners in Health, he seeks to bring modern medical care to all. Now he is the happy — if a bit surprised — to receive the Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture.

Outside City Hall on the evening of a vote on a proposed mask order in Washington, Mo., residents Ali and Duncan Whittington protest against the order, along with their 4-year-old daughter. "I'm here because I feel my freedom is being violated," Ali says.

What Changes Minds About Masks? In This Small Town, It Was A Child's Death

10:27am December 08, 2020

by Sara Shipley Hiles

Despite widespread resistance, Washington, Mo., became the latest community to flip its stance on mask wearing. The change came when the deaths hit close to home.

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Coronavirus FAQs: Are Playgrounds Too Risky? Do I Need A Mask For Outdoor Exercise?

6:26pm December 04, 2020

by Pranav Baskar

States are closing down playgrounds again as case counts rise. Is that a good idea? Also: What's the deal with masks and outdoor exercise?

Having A Group Thanksgiving? Here's How To Think About Safety

4:35pm November 25, 2020

by Rebecca Ramirez

The safest way to have Thanksgiving this year is to stay in your social bubble. But those traveling to gather with friends and loved ones should keep pandemic safety guidelines in mind.

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Discussing COVID-19 With Young School Children

4:48pm November 17, 2020

by David Ford

Many schools working to reopen and provide in-person learning are facing a bumpy ride. Some are forced to re-close due to COVID-19 flare-ups among students and staff.

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