Cases have doubled in Erie County over four weeks, prompting the return of a mask requirement for stores, restaurants, bars, salons, and other public indoor spaces. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Masks”
N.J. Governor Election Seen as Test of Coronavirus Mandates
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2021
The New Jersey governor election is one of the first statewide contests to measure how voters feel about strict coronavirus mandates. Source: New York Times
At New York Comic Con, Masks Are No Longer Just for Fun
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2021
Fans are coming up with creative ideas to incorporate masks into their cosplay as in-person gatherings resume, with restrictions. Source: New York Times
Is the Coronavirus Getting Better at Airborne Transmission?
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2021
The Alpha variant traveled more efficiently in small droplets, two new studies found. The Delta variant may have continued this evolution. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Students Hope Vaccine Mandates Bring College Life Back to Normal
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
Many of the state’s college students are leaning into the vaccine mandate, welcoming the chance to return to campus in person. Source: New York Times
NYC Outlines Safety Protocols for Schools This Fall
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2021
The city’s school testing program will be smaller than last year, and only unvaccinated students will have to quarantine if exposed to the virus. Source: New York Times
NYPD to Unvaccinated Officers: Wear Masks or Face Discipline
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2021
The Police Department appears to have one of the lowest vaccination rates among city agencies, and officers have been criticized for flouting various mask mandates. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. to Unvaccinated Officers: Wear Masks or Face Discipline
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2021
The Police Department appears to have one of the lowest vaccination rates among city agencies, and officers have been criticized for flouting various mask mandates. Source: New York Times
De Blasio ‘Strongly’ Urges Vaccinated New Yorkers to Wear Masks Indoors
By Gotham Rex on August 2, 2021
The mayor said vaccinated New Yorkers needed to wear masks inside again because of the latest guidance from the C.D.C. Source: New York Times
New York Offers $100 Incentive for Vaccinations, but Delays Mask Guidance
By Gotham Rex on August 2, 2021
Despite the rising number of Delta variant cases, officials said they were not yet ready to follow federal guidance and require masks indoors. Source: New York Times
All of New York City Falls Under C.D.C. Indoor Mask Guidelines
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
It remains unclear if the city will reinstitute a mask mandate. At a news conference, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city was still evaluating the agency’s guidance. Source: New York Times
Rise in Covid Cases Alarms New Yorkers: ‘It Never Went Away’
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
The city grapples with a new surge in cases and questions. The only shared emotion is uncertainty. Source: New York Times
What Parents Need to Know About the C.D.C.’s Covid School Guidelines
By Gotham Rex on July 9, 2021
The agency’s advice on distancing, masks and vaccination bring the coming school year a bit more into focus. Source: New York Times
Masks Again? Delta Variant’s Spread Prompts Reconsideration of Precautions.
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2021
Los Angeles County and the W.H.O. warned that even immunized people should wear masks indoors. Some scientists agreed, but urged a localized approach. Source: New York Times
Vaccinated New Jerseyans Can Mostly Lose Masks Indoors on Friday
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
Gov. Philip D. Murphy’s decision to permit vaccinated residents to doff masks comes a week after he stressed that they were still needed. Source: New York Times