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CDC New COVID-19 Guidance Drops Mask Recommendation for More Than 90 Percent of American Population

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new COVID-19 guidance that could help the public in determining whether to ditch their masks

Treasury Department Reprimands Arizona, Says Can't Use Federal COVID Funds for Schools Without Mask Mandates

Oct 05, 2021 10:28 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The Treasury Department has sent a letter to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey saying that using the state's federal COVID funds on educations grants directed to schools with mask mandates are "not a permissible use."

Florida School Mask Controversy Heads to Court This Week as Hearing on Lawsuit Against Mask Ban Starts

Aug 23, 2021 03:29 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The debate over mask mandates in Florida schools heads to court this week, with a hearing on a lawsuit set to start on Monday.

Texas Ban on School Mask Mandate Approved, Junking Disabilities Act Argument by a Judge

Pres. Joe Biden Orders Education Secretary to Explore Legal Action Against Governors Blocking School Mask Mandates

Aug 18, 2021 11:16 PM EDT By Mary Webber

President Joe Biden has instructed the Education Secretary to explore legal action against state governors who try to block school mask mandates.

Arizona Governor Offers Cash Grants to Schools, Parents Rejecting Mask Mandates

Aug 18, 2021 05:51 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Tuesday that the state would offer grants to schools that will not implement mask mandates.

Pregnant Mom Escorted Out of Texas Church by Cops for Not Wearing Mask

Mar 31, 2021 03:50 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A pregnant mom in Texas was escorted out of a Dallas Catholic church by cops for not wearing a mask.

Restore Mask Mandates, Biden Tells States Amid New COVID Spike

Mar 29, 2021 11:28 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

President Joe Biden is urging governors and other local leaders to maintain or reimpose the implementation of mask mandates.

Fauci Warns Against Loosening COVID-19 Restrictions, Mask Mandates

Mar 14, 2021 09:53 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

More states are dropping their COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates, such as the case in Los Angeles, wherein state officials cleared to reopen indoor dining and theaters.