Masks
TikTok Is Doing a Better Job at Predicting Outbreaks Than the Government
A blithe meme poking fun at El Pasoans for disregarding masks shows the chaos that ensues when elected officials do nothing to protect residents.
Commuter Rail’s Mask-Optional ‘Dumb Ass Car’ Emblematic of U.S.’s COVID-19 Response
"I’ll admit it’s not a perfect system, but our approach is working.”
I Missed My Coworkers, So I Made Masks of Their Faces
Now I can engage in some water cooler gossip or grab a few beers with a work friend, while staying safe. Goodbye loneliness!
The Trump Administration Is On the Hook for More Than 130,000 COVID Deaths, Study Finds
"The Trump Administration has shown hostility to much of the critical guidance and recommendations put forth by its own health agencies."
Why Haven't Clear Face Masks Caught On Yet?
Even though protective masks have become more common, transparent versions that make lip-reading possible aren't in widespread use in hospitals, schools, or big-box stores.
Family Caught on Video Attacking a Teen Chili's Hostess for Enforcing COVID Rules
The Baton Rouge incident is another in the spate of attacks on retail employees trying to do their jobs as businesses reopen.
Masks Alone Don’t Make You Invincible
Covering your face can help combat the coronavirus. But some scientists fear people now believe masks of any quality are foolproof defenses—and they're being labeled as "anti-mask" for saying so.
This City Handed Out Mask Exemption Cards During Coronavirus
While we’ve seen mask exemption cards before, this is the first time they come from a major municipality and not conspiracy theorists.
The U.S. Could Have Up to 400,000 Coronavirus Deaths by December
One model predicts a staggering 45,000 coronavirus deaths in November alone.
What Mask Should I Wear If I'm Going Back to the Gym?
Answering questions about mask safety, cleaning, how to return to training, and dealing with face sweat.
Teenage Ice Cream Shop Employees Are Getting Harassed By Anti-Maskers
Shop owners across the U.S. are taking to social media begging adults to stop verbally abusing their young employees over mask policies.
Beauty Chains Are Lagging When It Comes to Masking Policies. Why?
Despite their commitments to "self-care," too many spas, makeup superstores, and salon chains are lax about mask-wearing, putting customers and employees at risk.