CDC New Mask Guidance Sparks Backlash
We ran the numbers: There are 1127 news articles covering this topic. 59% (670) are left leaning, 30% (332) are center, and 11% (125) are right leaning.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s guidance suggests that many Americans must wear masks again in areas deemed at high risk for spreading the virus. While left-leaning articles highlight that many GOP voters are resistant to restrictions aimed at containing a virus they feel poses minimal personal threat, right-leaning articles highlight that more states are bringing back full mask mandates.
A left-leaning article by Boston Globe highlights that many GOP voters are resistant to restrictions aimed at containing a virus they feel poses minimal personal threat. At least 18 Republican-led states have moved to prohibit vaccine passports.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that minutes after Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel bowser announced that masks will again be required in all indoor places beginning Saturday. Several critics immediately voiced their displeasure with the announcement.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that more states are bringing back full mask mandates, with new policies taking effect everywhere from California to Atlanta Other states and cities are resisting adopting the CDC’s new recommendations.