States begin Lifting Mask Mandates Following Updated CDC Guidance
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On Thursday, states began to scrap their mask mandates after the Centers for Disease Control said vaccinated Americans can go without masks in most settings. While left-leaning articles highlight that new scientific findings drove the CDC to release fresh guidance on masking, right-leaning articles highlight that CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky dramatically changed her tone on COVID-19.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that new scientific findings drove the CDC to release fresh guidance on masking. However, when the CDC released much stricter guidance just two weeks ago, there was already solid evidence that vaccinated people almost never transmit the virus to others.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that the CDC advices that people who are fully vaccinated don’t have to wear masks indoors or outside, and don’t need to maintain physical distance. States such as Washington, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky immediately adopted the CDC guidance.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky dramatically changed her tone on COVID-19 and mask mandates. Just 45 days ago, Walensky warned the nation of dire days ahead.
From the right
CDC chief moves from 'impending doom' to no masks for the vaccinated in 45 days
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