Biden Urges Mask Mandates and to Pause Reopenings
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On Monday, President Biden urged State and local officials to reconsider lifting their coronavirus restrictions and to reinstate mask mandates that have lapsed as the U.S. faces an increase in cases. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden called wearing a mask a “patriotic duty,” right-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s call follows actions taken by several states to lift mask requirements earlier this month.
A left-leaning article by Politico highlights that Biden called wearing a mask a “patriotic duty” and said “reckless behavior” sent cases rising. The number of new cases jumped by 11 percent over the past week.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that states have aggressively starting lifting mask mandates and easing restrictions on businesses and events in recent weeks as vaccine availability steadily increases. Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rochelle Walensky warned Americans against letting their guard down against the virus.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Biden’s call follows actions taken by several states to lift mask requirements earlier this month and ease business restrictions, such as Texas and Mississippi. Biden also said that businesses should require masks too.