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CDC study finds easing mask and restaurant rules led to more Covid cases and deaths, as some states move to lift restrictions

Patrons Sari and Peter Melendez enjoy lunch at Katz’s Delicatessen, the famous deli founded in 1888, on the first day of the return to indoor dining for New York City, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in New York, February 12, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Easing mask mandates and reopening restaurants have led to… Read More »

Want to Buy a Scrunchie Mask? Great. But Forget About That N95.

Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Want to Buy a Scrunchie Mask? Great. But Forget About That N95. Scientists are urging Americans to upgrade their face coverings. But Amazon, Google and Facebook restrict the sale of medical-grade masks. Critics say the rules are outdated. Mask production at Protective… Read More »

About three-quarters of voters support mask orders punishable by fines or jail: Poll

Support for statewide mask mandates crosses political affiliation, according to a new poll. The Politico/Morning Consult survey was released on Wednesday and found that 53% of registered voters “strongly” support states issuing orders that require face masks to be worn in public under penalty of fine or jail time. The number of those in support… Read More »