Face coverings have been a political flash point for more than a year. But now, the backlash is directed at people who don’t plan to take them off. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Masks”
Vaccinated Americans May Go Without Masks in Most Places, Federal Officials Say
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
Fully vaccinated people do not have to wear masks or maintain social distance indoors or outdoors, with some exceptions, the C.D.C. advised. Source: New York Times
Mask Rules Are Relaxed. New Yorkers, Not So Much.
By Gotham Rex on April 29, 2021
The C.D.C. says it’s OK to remove your mask in certain outdoor situations. Not everyone is ready to move on yet. Source: New York Times
Can Vaccinated People Spread the Virus? We Don’t Know, Scientists Say.
By Gotham Rex on April 1, 2021
Researchers pushed back after the C.D.C. director asserted that vaccinated people “do not carry the virus.” Source: New York Times
Plan to Ditch the Mask After Vaccination? Not So Fast.
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
It’s not clear how easily vaccinated people may spread the virus, but the answer to that question is coming soon. Until then, scientists urge caution. Source: New York Times
New York Spent $1 Billion on Virus Supplies. Now It Wants Money Back.
By Gotham Rex on December 17, 2020
City and state officials are trying to recover millions from quick deals made during the worst weeks of the pandemic this spring. Source: New York Times
Danish Study Questions Use of Masks to Protect Wearers
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
Masks prevent people from transmitting the coronavirus to others, scientists now agree. But a new trial failed to document protection from the virus among the wearers. Source: New York Times
What It’s Like Living in 9 Parts of N.Y.C. Facing a New Lockdown
By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2020
Residents in parts of Brooklyn and Queens were concerned over the threat of the virus and the effect a shutdown would have on schools and businesses. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Warns Officers: Wear Your Masks
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2020
As coronavirus cases rise in some neighborhoods, police officials warn officers that they could be disciplined if they fail to comply. Source: New York Times
How to Identify the Different Symptoms of the Flu and Covid-19
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2020
With fears of a “twindemic” in the United States this fall, here’s a guide to understanding what’s making you feel terrible. Source: New York Times
New York Dining Is Moving Indoors. How Nervous Should You Be?
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2020
As dining rooms reopen, doctors, engineers and other experts assess the health risks and how restaurants can reduce them. Source: New York Times
How New York City Schools Are Scrambling to Reopen
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2020
Most students who have chosen in-person learning will be returning to classrooms this week. Teachers and principals are racing to be ready for them. Source: New York Times
How to Keep the Coronavirus at Bay Indoors
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2020
Tips for dodging the virus as Americans retreat from colder weather: Open the windows, buy an air filter — and forget the UV lights. Source: New York Times
Fauci Says It Could Be a Year Before Theater Without Masks Feels Normal
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci said a vaccine would need to exist for nearly a year before people might feel comfortable returning to theaters unmasked, which he said would likely be mid- to late 2021. Source: New York Times
Are New Yorkers Wearing Face Masks? Here’s What We Found
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2020
Over several days this summer, The New York Times tallied the face-covering status of over 7,000 people at 14 spots across the city. Source: New York Times