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COVID-19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year COVID-19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year
Covid-19: Students, Staff In Prince George's County To Be Required To Mask Up For New Year Students and staff members preparing to return to the classroom in Prince George's County will be required to mask up as the district contends with the latest wave of new COVID-19 cases. District officials announced on Friday, Aug. 12 that they are updating the mask requirements in all schools and facilities “until further notice,” beginning as of Monday, Aug. 15 following a recommendation from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Students in Prince George's County are scheduled to return to class beginning on Monday, Aug. 29. 
“When responding to public health threats such as COV…

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COVID-19: CDC Issues New Advisory Recommending People Wear Masks In These Settings COVID-19: CDC Issues New Advisory Recommending People Wear Masks In These Settings
Covid-19: CDC Issues New Advisory Recommending People Wear Masks In These Settings The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling on the Department of Justice to proceed with an appeal after a federal judge struck down President Joe Biden’s mask mandate for public transportation settings. Following the announcement of the judgment, the CDC issued a statement advising that the agency is continuing to advise that all Americans continue to mask up while using public transportation, despite the ruling. Original story - COVID-19: Federal Judge Strikes Down CDC Mask Mandate For Travel According to the CDC, officials “continue to recommend that people west mask…

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Johns Hopkins Reinstates Mask Mandate After Spring Break COVID Surge Johns Hopkins Reinstates Mask Mandate After Spring Break COVID Surge
Johns Hopkins Reinstates Mask Mandate After Spring Break COVID Surge Masks are back in session at Johns Hopkins University after the school reported almost 100 students who travelled for spring break have tested positive for COVID-19.  The mandate applies to all students, staff, faculty contractors, visitors and guests, Vice Provost for Student Health and Well-Being Kevin Shollenberger said in a statement.  Masks must be worn in classrooms, common areas and dining halls unless actively eating or drinking. The university will also provide COVID testing twice a week until April 22 as well as at-home tests to students.  "We want t…

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by David Cifarelli
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Maryland County Execs Reimpose Strict Mask Mandates As COVID-19 Spikes Maryland County Execs Reimpose Strict Mask Mandates As COVID-19 Spikes
Maryland County Execs Reimpose Strict Mask Mandates As Covid-19 Spikes Baltimore and Howard County Executives have recently re-imposed mask mandates but several other counties in Maryland are still on the fence, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise due to the Omicron variant.   "If you do need to go out please, please wear the damn mask in public places," Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said at his weekly briefing on Dec. 28.   He says the County Council will be meeting next week to discuss mandating masks indoors.  Frederick County could also follow suit if the mask mandate passes. County Executive Jan Gardner said in a tweet that she’s asking he…

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by Joe Gomez