A school photographer told a first-grader he could shed his mask. He politely declined: ‘My mommy told me not to’
The photographer suggested the 6-year-old boy could take his mask off for two seconds while she quickly snapped a picture. He replied: “No, I always listen to my mommy.”
washingtonpost.comMichigan health department recommends universal masking in schools for beginning of 2021-22 school year
“Because many students have yet to be vaccinated and students under age 12 are not yet eligible, layered prevention measures, including universal masking, must be put in place for consistent in-person learning to keep kids, staff and families safe,” reads a MDHHS release.
University of Michigan psychologist weighs in on decisions people make on masks, vaccinations
There is no way to tell who is vaccinated and who is not, which puts Michigan residents on an honor system. A University of Michigan researcher spoke with Local 4 about how to make the right choice and trust people around you are doing the same.
Fan removed from basketball state championship game for refusing to wear mask
EAST LANSING, MI – A fan was removed from a MHSAA boys basketball state championship game Saturday afternoon for refusing to wear his mask. The fan, who was wearing shirt in support of Iron Mountain, tossed a box of popcorn as he was removed by Breslin Center event staff and Michigan State University police. He was caught up in the action of the game and forgot to put his mask up between eating. According to Kimmerly, a total of six people were removed over the four days of basketball state semifinal and final games at the Breslin Center on the campus of Michigan State University. “The Breslin Center staff was on top of every detail these last two championship days,” Kimmerly said.
mlive.comEarly studies suggest vaccines may reduce COVID transmission
That’s on top of the nearly $200 million for virus genome sequencing, which is critical for tracking new variants of the virus. Dr. Anthony Fauci said there are two studies that are pointing in a favorable direcion. If found higher amounts of the virus in the nose was linked to a greater ability to spread the virus. “In other words, higher viral load, good transmissibility; low viral load, very poor transmissibility.”So people who are fully vaccinated have less virus in their nose. Ad“When your turn to get vaccinated comes up, get vaccinated,” Fauci said.
New CDC research suggests double-masking boosts protection against COVID
The CDC tested two different mask modifications -- putting a three-layered cloth mask over a surgical mask and “knotting and tucking,” where someone knots the ear loops of a surgical mask and tuck in the excess material to reduce the gaps on the side of the face. AdCDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky discussed the new research designed to evaluate different strategies to improve masks’ ability to block particles. Putting a cloth mask over the surgical mask and knotting and tucking the mask both boosted protection. “Based on this new information, the CDC is updating the mask information for the public on the CDC website to provide new options on how to improve mask fit,” Walensky said. The new options include wearing a mask with a moldable nose wire or wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask.
Wisconsin GOP repeals governor’s statewide mask mandate
Tony Evers' mask mandate, a move that would jeopardize more than $49 million in federal food assistance. Tony Evers issued a new statewide mask order on Thursday, an hour after the Republican-controlled Legislature voted to repeal his previous mandate saying he didn't have authority to make such a decree. Republicans, who control both chambers, argued that Evers exceeded his authority by repeatedly extending the mask mandate without legislative approval. All of Wisconsin’s neighboring states have some form of mask mandate, according to the National Academy for State Health Policy. Federal law requires there to be an emergency health order in place to receive the money.
How to tell if a mask is counterfeit and what type of mask is best
How to tell if a mask is counterfeit and what type of mask is best President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. Monday, requiring everyone to wear a mask when riding trains, planes and other forms of public transportation. Ahead of that mandate, CBS MoneyWatch Reporter Megan Cerullo spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about which masks provide the most protection and how to track down the best masks to keep you healthy when you're out in public.
cbsnews.comCook County’s plan to resume jury trials uncertain as coronavirus concerns persist
“I would show up because I would be planning to wear my mask, I would be planning to be conscientious about spacing myself out from others. And those are big factors that I have control over,” he said. “There’s only so much magic to the virus. A lot of it is just understood principles. If you’re too far away, it can’t come get you.”
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“So, when I asked you to wear a mask. When I asked you to take care of your community, it’s not because I think it’s fun to ask. It’s because I’ve heard directly from those who have lost someone that they love - those families whose normal is never coming back - vaccine, or not. It’s because I don’t want any more people to experience that horrible scolding pain of life lost too soon, a pain made all the more unbearable when the world turns its back on ways to help,” Pritzker said, saying all that grief is “what makes me cry.”
chicagotribune.comKid Rock told to wear mask at presidential debate, went in support of President Trump
NASHVILLE -- Kid Rock must have been feeling cocky when he entered the crowd for Thursday night’s presidential debate as despite warnings ahead of time, he did not wear a mask inside. In his typical rebellious fashion, Kid Rock didn’t exactly comply with suggestions on how to wear the mask as photos showed him only covering his mouth with the disposable mask. Thursday night’s debate was the second between Trump and Democratic nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden. Kid Rock has openly supported Trump since his 2016 campaign and has been a fixture at Trump campaign events in the state in recent years. READ MORE:Presidential debate fact check: examining claims from last Trump-Biden debatePoll: Who won the second presidential debate (10/22/20)?
mlive.comIndiana numbers show Lake County seeing large jump in new COVID-19 cases
“Wearing a mask and getting a flu shot is going to be our best weapon,” he said. “It’s important not to get fatigued. This is not a time for large parties, to congregate in nightclubs and bars, not a time to have a concert.”
chicagotribune.comHair loss. Memory problems. Strange rashes. COVID-19 patients report a litany of symptoms outside official criteria, some persisting for months.
“Please be safe,” she said. Please wear the mask. Listen to those of us who have COVID and are still having symptoms. Is not wearing a mask really worth it? We all don’t know what this virus truly is.”
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