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YOUNG: COVID-19 – Are masks really helpful?
Dr. Mandy Cohen has told us we must wear masks in many kinds of settings. She told us that wearing the masks will help “fight” the COVID virus (named by WHO as SARS-CoV-2). Gov. Cooper […]
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UK says 50 million face masks it bought might not be safe
LONDON — The British government says it won’t be using 50 million face masks it bought during a scramble to secure protective equipment for medics during the coronavirus outbreak because of concerns they might not […]
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Marriott will require guests to wear masks in public spaces
Marriott hotels will require guests to wear masks in lobbies and other public spaces starting July 27. The Bethesda, Maryland-based hotel giant — which has more than 7,300 hotels worldwide — has been requiring employees […]
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Animal print, beads or plain black, masks become about style
SALEM, Ore. — They can be colorful or come in basic black, make a political statement or just a funny one. Masks made of cotton and other washable materials have become big sellers, and an […]
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MATTHEWS: Mask do’s and don’ts in the age of coronavirus
There’s been a lot — and I mean a lot — of mixed messaging coming from health officials, politicians (including Gov. Roy Cooper), the World Health Organization and the media over the last few months […]
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Mask debate continues during COVID-19 pandemic
Many local and state officials have in the past two months mandated the use of masks and cloth face coverings. North Carolinians have become familiar with the state’s “3 W’s” campaign to help slow the […]