Category: COVID-19 Masks

Doctors argue in Washington Post to make masks optional in schools: 'Give them their childhood back'

Doctors argue in Washington Post to make masks optional in schools: ‘Give them their childhood back’

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[ad_1] Media top headlines January 26 In media news today, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes gets roasted for questioning people who oppose COVID restrictions, The New York Times’ Nikole Hannah-Jones deletes a tweet defending vaccine passports, and a CNN political analyst echoes Biden’s statements comparing Republicans to segregationists. New CDC guidance on the effectiveness of masking just […]

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The Case Against Masks at School

The Case Against Masks at School

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[ad_1] In the panicked spring of 2020, as health officials scrambled to keep communities safe, they recommended various restrictions and interventions, sometimes in the absence of rigorous science supporting them. That was understandable at the time. Now, however, two years into this pandemic, keeping unproven measures in place is no longer justifiable. Although no district […]

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Cape Girardeau medical facilities giving out masks, COVID-19 tests

Cape Girardeau medical facilities giving out masks, COVID-19 tests

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[ad_1] CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – Heartland medical companies are giving out COVID-19 supplies for individuals in Cape Girardeau. Cape Family Medical Clinic and 180 Healthcare have partnered together to help out folks that would like supplies such as COVID-19 tests, N95 masks and hand sanitizer. They have thousands of items still left in stock […]

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How to get free COVID-19 tests, N95 masks from the federal government

How to get free COVID-19 tests, N95 masks from the federal government

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[ad_1] For mental health support related to COVID-19, call the state’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 833-986-1919 or text “COVID” to 832-479-2135. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 800-273-8255 or texting 741741. This month, the Texas’ COVID-19 positivity rate — the percentage of tests with […]

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Fewer COVID-19 cases could mean fewer masks at Brainerd Public Schools - Brainerd Dispatch

Fewer COVID-19 cases could mean fewer masks at Brainerd Public Schools – Brainerd Dispatch

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[ad_1] BRAINERD — If new COVID-19 cases begin decreasing at Brainerd Public Schools, the district’s face covering mandate could be dialed back. School Board members approved new parameters Monday, Jan. 24, to decide when COVID-19 mitigation strategies — like required masking — could be lessened. The board already voted in November to no longer require […]

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Indiana coronavirus updates for Jan. 24, 2022

Indiana coronavirus updates for Jan. 26, 2022

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[ad_1] The latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic for Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. INDIANAPOLIS — Here are Wednesday’s latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic, including the latest news on COVID-19 vaccinations and testing in Indiana. Registrations for the vaccine are now open for Hoosiers 5 and older through the Indiana State Department of Health. This story will […]

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Hawkeye Community College creates mask mandate plan after growth in positive COVID-19 tests | Education News

Hawkeye Community College creates mask mandate plan after growth in positive COVID-19 tests | Education News

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[ad_1] WATERLOO — A growing COVID-19 positivity rate among students during recent weeks has caused Hawkeye Community College to plan for a possible mask mandate. President Todd Holcomb told the board of trustees Tuesday that students were testing positive for the virus at the highest rates ever during first three weeks of the month. According to […]

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Wong helps fund masks and COVID-19 testing in schools

Wong helps fund masks and COVID-19 testing in schools

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[ad_1] State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) has helped to secure funding to provide additional COVID-19 testing in schools. (Spenser Hasak) Education, Local Government and Politics, News SAUGUS — State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) has supported a $55-million supplemental budget that provides funding for expanded COVID-19 testing and the distribution of masks for public-school districts. The […]

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