FaceMasks

Mom didn't want her child's face to be national news, but anti-mask hysteria has a life of its own

At this point in the pandemic, everyone should be in agreement that face masks need to be worn when inside (at minimum) and that they need to fit well. Obviously depending on the age and needs of the …

Sat Jan 22, 2022

Be careful during holiday travel: COVID-19 is surging and hospitals are filling up again

As many of us begin to make plans for the fall and winter holiday season, it can be all too tempting to try and forget that there’s a global pandemic that’s still very much an issue. While it’s …

Sun Nov 21, 2021

Veronica Wolski, anti-masker with COVID-19 who QAnon demanded be treated with ivermectin, dies

If you’ve followed the anti-vaxxer movement, you’ve likely heard the name Veronica Wolski. Wolski, an adamant QAnon believer, went viral in the past for both bragging that she refused to wear a face …

Mon Sep 13, 2021

Hospitals in Republican-led state given permission to ration care amid COVID-19 surge

Since the nation first began responding to the novel coronavirus, we’ve known that some states have handled the public health crisis with much more diligence than others. Idaho, for example, has …

Wed Sep 8, 2021

Parent rips mask off of teacher's face at back-to-school event in Texas

In an ideal world, children would be able to look up to parents—and adults in general—to learn how to behave in the world with respect, grace, and empathy. Unfortunately, adults here in the United …

Wed Aug 18, 2021

Oklahoma mom says daughter, too young for vaccine, tested positive for virus after going to school

Whether you have children in your family or not, at this point in the novel coronavirus pandemic, pretty much everyone is concerned about how students, teachers, and other staff are going to survive. …

Wed Aug 18, 2021

Much to the chagrin of Republican governors, schools defy ban and require masks in the classroom

Given that we’re still surviving a global pandemic, it’s no surprise that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that people in schools (including students, visitors, …

Tue Aug 10, 2021

House Republicans fail to get votes they want and walk maskless to Senate Chambers for pity party

In a video shared by Scott Wong, a staff writer at The Hill, it appears a number of House Republicans are protesting the mandate that Congressional aides and visitors must wear masks, as per the U.S. …

Fri Jul 30, 2021