People's likeliness to wear a mask can depend on how attractive they deem themselves and how important it is to them to make a first impression given certain circumstances.
The city's chief executive said the mask requirement will end outdoors and indoors, but some high-risk premises including hospitals and elderly homes can still require people to wear masks.
Thursday on Political Rewind: The legal effort to disqualify U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for reelection may soon force her to appear in court. Our panel looks at the developing story. Meanwhile, Sen. Raphael Warnock's newest ad tries to set a realistic expectation for his first year in the U.S. Senate.
Researchers looked at the impact of free masks, text reminders and celebrity endorsements. It's unclear if the best strategies will help counter anti-mask sentiment in the U.S. during the delta surge.
Dr. Jerome Adams, who served under President Trump, once advised against mask wearing. Now, cases are rising, fueled by the delta variant, and Adams says even the vaccinated may need to mask up.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Following the latest CDC guidance, some 20 states have given the go-ahead for vaccinated people to go maskless. How are Georgia cities, counties and local businesses responding to the announcement?
Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has made it official — he will not seek reelection. Instead, he says he’ll work instead to build a Republican Party freed from Donald Trump’s lingering control.
"The last thing — the last thing — we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your masks. Forget it, it still matters," Biden said.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reflects on his approach to managing coronavirus outbreaks in his state through the winter and what help he needs from the federal government.
This week our readers have lots of ... interesting ... queries involving opening windows during winter in North Dakota, trying not to breathe during a micro-encounter and spraying a mask with ... oil?
Experts say that cloth face coverings are one of the best ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Here are three tips to make safer, homemade masks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week said that COVID-19 spreads "most commonly" through air — then took it back. Is this something I should be worried about?
Experts look into a new study that claims wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all. And they discuss other face coverings such as goggles and plastic face shields.
The candle test is one way to assess (roughly) the effectiveness of a mask. If your mask passes the test, you can help it do an even better job with some simple hacks.
