Tag: MASK
AAP Advises All School Children, Staff Should Continue to Wear Masks
Guidance runs counter to recommendations released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this month
U.S. Surgeon General Backs Local Mask Mandates When Needed
Such local orders are consistent with federal guidelines that permit local authorities to require prevention measures
Canada May Open Borders to Fully Vaccinated Americans by Mid-August
However, mask mandate returns to Los Angeles as COVID-19 cases rise
Face Masks May Expose Children to Higher Carbon Dioxide Levels
Authors say levels, especially in younger children, are higher than recommended limits
CDC: Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks This Fall
Relaxed recommendation comes as a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 years can get COVID-19 shots unfolds
Exercising With a Mask Safe, Does Not Impact Exercise Capacity
However, masks may impact how well individuals perceive tolerance to vigorous-to-peak intensity exercise
Masks Still Not Needed for Vaccinated Americans, CDC Director Says
However, there are instances where local authorities might set mask mandates to protect unvaccinated against the Delta variant
LA County Recommends Masks for All When Indoors as Delta Variant Spreads
First identified in India, the Delta variant is now the third-most common in California
CDC Changes Mask Rules for Fully Vaccinated People Using Public Transportation
Agency said new policy applies to 'airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares, maritime transportation, trolleys, and cable cars'
CDC Director Says New Mask Guidance Is Based on Science
New guidelines say that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings
