The CDC changed its guidance around wearing masks ... and Home Depot whether they were updating their mask policies, but did not immediately hear back. The UFCW represents 1.3 million retail ...

Counties in orange, designating a high threat from Covid, would continue to require wearing masks in schools, under the CDC guidance. The CDC’s new ... became the latest district to adopt a policy of ...

The CDC’s guidance, however, required children ages 2 and older to wear masks in schools from April 2020 to February 2022. Officials proposing this policy ignored emerging evidence. A May 2022 ...

The surgeon general admitted on Friday the CDC’s guidelines on face masks have “been confusing” for Americans, citing that federal health officials have adapted to new data throughout the ...

(Note that most people use “mask” and “respirator” interchangeably, but when the CDC and medical professionals say “respirator,” they specifically mean fitted face coverings with ...

The CDC is also continuing to encourage all Americans, especially eligible children, to get vaccinated Maria Pasquini is the staff editor for human interest’s digital vertical at PEOPLE.

It should also be noted that simply wearing a face mask doesn't negate the need to practice the CDC's other prevention guidelines like washing your hands and practicing social distancing.

(Most people use “mask” and “respirator” interchangeably, but when the CDC and medical professionals say “respirator,” they specifically mean specialized, fitted face coverings like ...