UNDER THE CDC’S NEW METRICS ABOUT 70% OF AMERICANS. INCLUDING STUDENTS WOULD NO LONGER BE RECOMMENDED TO WEAR MASKS BECAUSE THEY’RE LIVING IN LOW TO MODERATE COVID RISK AREAS. THOSE ARE THE GREEN AND ...

Healthcare facilities nationwide are grappling with conflicting CDC guidelines on masking amid the pandemic, resulting in a patchwork of policies and practices, Politico reported April 5. Some ...

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WASHINGTON -- New mask guidance for vaccinated individuals does not grant permission for widespread removal of masks, Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on ...

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