Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Thursday that his office is suing officials in the City of Austin and Travis County for failing to comply with a governor order that lifts a mask mandate across the state. “I told Travis County & The City of Austin to comply with state mask law. They blew…
Texas AG Sues Austin Mayor for Defying Governor’s Lift of Mask Mandates
Wyoming Governor Removes Statewide Mask Requirement, Except for Schools
Wyoming’s governor on Monday announced he is removing his statewide mask requirement because of improving COVID-19-related metrics. Wyoming, like most states in the country, has seen a declining number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. At the same time, more and more residents are getting COVID-19 shots. “I thank the people of Wyoming for their commitment…
Mask Mandates Linked to Slightly Lower Number of COVID-19 Cases, Deaths: CDC
Mandates to wear masks are linked to a lower number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a report issued Friday, the agency said that mandating masks was linked to a decrease in daily COVID-19 case and death growth rates within 20 days of implementation. Researchers…
Alabama Governor Extends Mask Order: ‘We’re Not There Yet’
Alabama’s governor on March 4 extended the statewide mask mandate, in contrast to a number of counterparts who earlier this week eased mask restrictions. “So most states have taken to remove the mask order altogether and lift up the restrictions. Folks, we’re not there yet, but goodness knows we are getting closer. A new modified…
Texas Governor Ends Statewide Mask Mandate, Allows All Businesses to Fully Reopen
The governor of Texas on Tuesday ended his statewide mask mandate while allowing all businesses in the state to fully reopen. “With the medical advancements of vaccines and antibody therapeutic drugs, Texas now has the tools to protect Texans from the virus. We must now do more to restore livelihoods and normalcy for Texans by…
NIH Director Says ‘Overdoing It’ With Masking Is Better than Not Doing Enough
Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), said Wednesday that given the relative lack of certainty about the protection provided by COVID-19 vaccines, it is better to go overboard on masking up than not do enough to help curb the spread of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. Collins made the remarks…
Tampa Mayor: Maskless Super Bowl Fans Will be Identified by Law Enforcement
People who weren’t wearing masks while celebrating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl win will be identified by law enforcement, Tampa’s mayor said Monday. Most people out and about were wearing face coverings, Mayor Jane Castor told reporters during a press conference. “But those few bad actors will be identified, and the Tampa Police Department will…
Bring Mask and Pencil: England’s Local Elections Get Go Ahead
England’s local elections will go ahead in May, the UK government announced on Friday, but with extra precautions to guard against the spread of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. Proxy voting rules have been relaxed to allow people needing to shield or self-isolate at the last minute to cast their ballot. Polling stations will…
Homeland Security Authorizes TSA to Enforce Biden’s Mask Mandate
The Department of Homeland Security authorized the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to start enforcement of President Joe Biden’s mask mandate for U.S. travelers. “TSA will fully comply with the President’s Executive Orders, CDC guidance, and the DHS National Emergency determination to ensure healthy and secure travel across all transportation sectors. This will help prevent further…
Wisconsin Senate Votes to Repeal Governor’s Statewide Mask Mandate
The GOP-controlled Wisconsin Senate on Jan. 26 voted to repeal the statewide mask mandate put in place by Gov. Tony Evers as part of measures to curb the transmission of the CCP virus. In a 18-3 vote, the Senate voted in favor of repealing the emergency declaration that allowed Evers, a Democrat, to issue the…
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