Italian Mayor Outlaws Mask-Wearing in Public Without Serious Need
The mayor of the Italian town of Sutri north of Rome has decreed fines for wearing masks except when required by law, insisting that “only thieves and terrorists wear masks.”
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Former Surgeon General Vivek: American People Have ‘Patriotic Duty’ to Wear Face Masks
The fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention was held Thursday and featured a pre-taped speech from former Surgeon General of the United States Vivek Murthy, who claimed face masks are a sign of patriotism.
Dr. Scott Barbour: People Have Permanent Damage Due to Delayed Care
Dr. Scott Barbour said some people who avoided hospitals due to COVID-19 fears now have permanent damage because of delayed treatment.
Report: Uyghur Slave Labor Produces Cheap ‘Made in China’ Masks
A report published by the New York Times (NYT) on Sunday revealed that forced labor from the Uyghur concentration camps of Xinjiang province is part of the production chain for at least 17 Chinese companies that produce medical masks and other protective equipment.
Jerry Falwell Jr. Promises ‘Business as Usual’ at Liberty University in Fall: No Social Distancing or Masks
Jerry Falwell Jr., president of Liberty University, told Breitbart News said his school will return to “business as usual” for the upcoming fall semester in the context of the coronavirus outbreak. He offered his remarks on Tuesday’s edition of SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Tonight with host Matt Boyle.
MyPillow CEO: Rioters Not Wearing Masks During Pandemic ‘Exposed a Lot of Things’
Rioters not wearing masks while many Americans were forced to remain in lockdown exposed government leaders’ double standard, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell said at President Trump’s Great American Comeback Rally Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Watch: Over 1,000 Protesters March Underneath Digital Sign ‘Outside with No Mask? Fuhgeddaboutit’
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of New York City on Saturday in the wake of George Floyd’s death, where they marched under a sign that made it clear that facial coverings should be used during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Nicole Saphier: Not Reasonable to Demand All Americans Tested, Vaccine Developed Before Opening Up the Country
Dr. Nicole Saphier said it was unreasonable to make economic reopening contingent on development of a vaccine for the coronavirus.
Infectious Disease Expert: Face Masks Are ‘Absolutely Fundamental to Controlling’ Coronavirus
The use of face masks is “absolutely fundamental” to controlling the spread of the coronavirus, according to Dr. William Schaffner, M.D., a professor of medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University and the medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
Homeless California Men Arrested for Fight over Wearing Masks at Target
Phillip and Paul Hamilton were arrested on May 1 for a physical altercation resulting from their refusal to wear masks in a Van Nuys Target.
Mike Pence Delivers Masks and Personal Protective Equipment to Virginia Nursing Home
“This is one installment of deliveries that will go from FEMA to 15,400 nursing homes across the country,” Pence said.
Spain to Introduce Mandatory Mask Wearing on Public Transport
The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, announced on Saturday that the wearing of masks will be made mandatory on public transport as the country begins to ease the national lockdown restrictions that were set in place in March.
Dr. Nicole Saphier: ‘You Not Wearing a Face Mask Could Be Spreading the Virus’
Wearing a mask is a matter of “personal responsibility” to reduce the coronavirus’s spread given evidence of the pathogen’s aerosolization and the prevalence of asymptomatic carriers, said Dr. Nicole Saphier.
Birx: ‘Everyone Needs to’ Wear a Mask at Social Gatherings in Areas That Still Have Virus
On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx stated everyone should wear a mask in social gathering situations that take place in areas where there is still coronavirus. Birx said,
Germans Face Fines of up to 5,000 Euros for Not Wearing Masks in Public
German citizens will face fines of up to €5,000 for breaking the government’s updated rules on wearing masks as the country begins to ease lockdown restrictions.
Lawsuit Challenges Connecticut Governor’s Order for Masks in Public
An attorney filed a lawsuit against CT Gov. Lamont and his order requiring state residents to wear masks in public beginning Monday.
Mexico Says No Benefit to Wearing Face Masks as Coronavirus Cases Reach 1,688
Mexico’s top health officials said there is no scientifically proven benefit for the general public wearing face covers or masks in curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The statement contradicts new recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that encourage the use of cloth overs. The dismissing of covers by Mexican officials also comes at a time when cases of the virus have climbed to 1,688 — up 178 new confirmed patients from the day before.
PICTURES: New Slovakian Prime Minister, President Don Masks for Inauguration
The President of Slovakia, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, and govt members donned protective masks and gloves for their swearing-in.
