Wearing a mask is now mandated for anyone on public transit in the US. If you violate the order, the TSA said people will be subject to fines ranging from $250 to $1,500. With more contagious COVID-19 strains in the US, Dr. Fauci recently recommended people wear two face masks. Upon assuming the presidency, Joe …
Dr. Anthony Fauci explained during a Q&A session on Twitter why it’s so important for coronavirus vaccinated people to keep wearing masks. Fauci reminds people there’s not enough data to prove COVID-19 vaccines can prevent a person from being infected. Once infection occurs, that person could infect others even if the vaccine protects against severe …
Biden’s inauguration was quickly followed by a series of executive orders signed by the new president. The executive orders covered everything from racial equity to the coronavirus pandemic. President Biden signed an executive order requiring face masks to be worn on federal property, then quickly attracted criticism for being seen without one during remarks he …
President Biden’s “100 Day Masking Challenge” order is in effect, with mask use and social distancing required in all federal buildings and on all federal land. The face mask mandate was Biden’s first executive order after the inauguration, symbolizing his commitment to making the coronavirus pandemic his administration’s top priority. The Biden administration will also …
The CDC published new coronavirus guidelines on face masks, clarifying that face covers can help both the wearer and other people nearby. In previous face mask guidelines, the CDC only said that masks prevent an infected person from spreading the virus to others. The agency cites several studies that have shown the effectiveness of face …
A CDC veteran epidemiologist attempted to estimate the causality between coronavirus deaths and President Trump’s public remarks about face masks. Robert Hahn analyzed COVID-19 deaths between early April and mid-July and concluded that between 4,200 and 12,200 COVID-19 deaths might be linked directly to Trump’s comments. In early April, President Trump said that he would …
Dr. Fauci says it might be time to mandate face masks as the novel coronavirus surges yet again in the US. Daily new COVID-19 cases hit new records over the weekend, surpassing even the astronomical numbers we saw back in mid-July. Fauci has previously resisted advocating for mask mandates, and people are already furious over …
Coronavirus transmission can be reduced with the help of face masks, but the face covers may have another unexpected benefit. The use of face masks could save your life even if you do get infected wearing one. A doctor says that face masks will significantly reduce the initial quantity of the virus that a person …
Wearing face masks correctly can reduce the risk of coronavirus spread, but some people make one critical mistake without realizing they may be putting themselves in danger. Half-maskers, or people who use masks to only cover their mouths, risk inhaling the virus through the nose. A study has shown that the virus can replicate better …
The arrival of the first coronavirus vaccines will allow life to return to normal, Canada’s top health expert said during a briefing. People will have to respect safety guidelines for several years after vaccines arrive, and that includes social distancing and wearing face masks. Even with vaccine programs in place, face masks may be required …
