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3:43pm Aug 17, 2021

Education Education

Vaccinations, Masking: What To Know As Kids Head Back To Classrooms

by Keri Brown

Schools across the state are holding open houses and preparing to welcome back students this month. This comes as COVID-19 cases are rising.

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2:11pm Feb 24, 2021

National National Health & Safety

Biden Administration To Deliver 25 Million Masks To Health Centers And Food Banks

by Rachel Treisman

Officials said Wednesday that the masks will be delivered in the coming months, and are expected to reach an estimated 12 to 15 million vulnerable Americans.
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6:15pm Oct 02, 2020

Science Science Health & Safety

Trump's Test Highlights Importance Of Masks. Here's How To Make Safer DIY Coverings

by Maria Godoy

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.
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6:10pm Sep 10, 2020

National National

New York City Public Transit Riders Who Don't Mask Up Will Face Fines Starting Monday

by Rachel Treisman

Riders are already required to wear face coverings on subways, buses and railroads. Officials hope the new penalty will improve compliance and bring hesitant would-be passengers back on board.
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9:44pm Jul 16, 2020

National National Health & Safety

Target, CVS Shoppers Will Be Required To Wear Masks

by Vanessa Romo

The new policies follow similar moves by a growing number of retailers acting to fill a void left by local, state and federal authorities who have refused to set mandatory policies.
11:16am Jul 15, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Fact Check: Forest Says 'All Studies Show' Masks Don't Work With Viruses

by Neal Charnoff and Paul Specht, Politifact NC, WRAL

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6:41pm Jul 02, 2020

National National

Face Masks Mandatory In Most Of Texas, Starting Friday

by Rachel Treisman

With COVID-19 cases setting records, Gov. Greg Abbott is requiring most Texans to wear face coverings in public. The order takes effect Friday and applies to counties with 20 or more cases.
9:14am Jun 26, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

North Carolina's Face Covering Mandate: What You Need To Know

by April Laissle Bethany Chafin

An executive order requiring face coverings in public for all North Carolinians is set to go into effect Friday at 5 p.m.

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2:44pm Jun 21, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here's Why

by Maria Godoy

Politicians argue. Those opposed to mask mandates protest. But meanwhile, growing evidence shows that mask wearing is a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
7:43pm Jun 11, 2020

Race Race Health & Safety

Un Grupo De Apoyo Distribuirá Máscaras Y Pide Más Apoyo Para La Comunidad Latina

by Eddie Garcia

Un grupo de soporte de Latinos estará distribuyendo máscaras y registrando votantes este fin de semana.

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4:47pm Jun 11, 2020

Race Race Health & Safety

Advocates To Distribute Masks And Urge More Support For Latino Communities

by Eddie Garcia

A Latino advocacy group will distribute masks and hold voter registration events this weekend. This comes as the Hispanic community makes up a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases.

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face coverings

Vaccinations, Masking: What To Know As Kids Head Back To Classrooms

Biden Administration To Deliver 25 Million Masks To Health Centers And Food Banks

Trump's Test Highlights Importance Of Masks. Here's How To Make Safer DIY Coverings

New York City Public Transit Riders Who Don't Mask Up Will Face Fines Starting Monday

Target, CVS Shoppers Will Be Required To Wear Masks

Fact Check: Forest Says 'All Studies Show' Masks Don't Work With Viruses

Face Masks Mandatory In Most Of Texas, Starting Friday

North Carolina's Face Covering Mandate: What You Need To Know

Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here's Why

Un Grupo De Apoyo Distribuirá Máscaras Y Pide Más Apoyo Para La Comunidad Latina

Advocates To Distribute Masks And Urge More Support For Latino Communities

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