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June 26, 2025

face masks

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Adviser suggests Biden still wears mask outside out of habit

May 4, 2021 The Associated Press

WILMINGTON, Del. — One of President Joe Biden’s top White House advisers suggested that he’s still wearing a mask outdoors out of habit although the latest public health guidance says he doesn’t need it. Questioned […]

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PRAGER: Mask-wearing represents fear and blind obedience, not science

April 18, 2021 Dennis Prager

When I see people walking outside, often alone with no one anywhere near them, wearing a mask, my primary reactions are disappointment and sadness. I am disappointed because I expected better from my fellow Americans. […]

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Disposable PPE causing pollution problems during pandemic

April 12, 2021 The Associated Press

PACIFICA, Calif. — Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are used to safeguard lives during the coronavirus pandemic. They’re also creating a worldwide pollution problem, littering streets and sending an influx […]

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Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says

March 8, 2021 Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. The recommendations also say that vaccinated people […]

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Texas becomes biggest US state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate

March 3, 2021 Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making it the largest state to no longer require face coverings in public places. Abbott, a Republican, has faced sustained criticism […]

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Biden aims to distribute masks to millions in ‘equity’ push

February 25, 2021 Zeke Miller and Darlene Superville, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden plans to distribute millions of face masks to Americans in communities hard-hit by the coronavirus beginning next month as part of his efforts to ensure “equity” in the government’s […]

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Does wearing two masks provide more protection?

February 19, 2021 The Associated Press

Does wearing two masks provide more protection? It depends, but it’s possible that doubling up could help in some situations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing a cloth mask made with […]

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Gov. Roy Cooper again extends state curfew

January 27, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Wednesday that the state’s curfew will continue. Executive order 188, which was signed on Jan. 8, expires on Friday, Jan. 29. Today’s order, numbered Executive Order 189, means […]

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Biden’s first act: Orders on pandemic, climate, immigration

January 21, 2021 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump’s legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive actions that reverse course on immigration, climate change, racial equity […]

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ReOpenNC holds rally supporting Wendell business cited for non-compliance

December 9, 2020 A.P. Dillon

WENDELL — ReOpenNC held a rally in support of a Wendell-area business which has been cited for not complying with Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest mask mandate. Members of ReOpenNC met on Saturday, Dec. 5 in […]

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