CDC, MSCS loosen mask restrictions amid declining case numbers
Amid a decreasing threat of COVID-19 infection, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave most Americans the green light Friday, Feb. 25, to ditch the mask indoors.
Topic: Face Masks
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February 2022
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CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined the new set of measures for communities where COVID-19 is easing its grip, with less of a focus on positive test results and more on what’s happening at hospitals.
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November 2021
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Doctors testify on behalf of disabled students in mask lawsuit
Lawyers for disabled students invited doctors to testify virtually to the U.S. District Court in Nashville to support their argument that a new Tennessee law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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New anti-mandate legislation on hold ahead of court hearing
Germantown Municipal School District reverses course, returns to masking Tuesday.
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August 2021
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Mask opt-out is far from first time state has preempted local orders
The opt-out order on masks is one of many times in recent years that the state government has preempted local governments, negating laws passed by mayors and city and county councils.
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County Commission supports three pro-masking resolutions
The Shelby County Commission asked Gov. Bill Lee to rescind his executive order allowing parents to opt-out of school mask mandates. It also passed resolutions supporting a countywide mask mandate and spending funds on masks for all county public school systems.
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Suburban school districts update mask plans after governor’s order
Suburban school districts are no longer requiring mask mandates for students, in line with Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order. However, the Shelby County mandate still affects staff.
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County Commission delays resolution mandating masks
The Shelby County Commission delayed action Monday, Aug. 9, on a resolution requesting a countywide mask mandate.
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Collierville parents push for choice following mask mandate
Parents in Collierville are divided on the Shelby County Health Department’s mandate and the district’s decision to align its guidelines accordingly.
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November 2020
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Don’t make restaurants pay the price for your not wearing a mask
You might not think much of the latest health directive, but are you prepared for your favorite restaurants to pay a fine or be shut down if you don’t follow the rules?
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August 2020
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Memphis mask fundraising campaign helps on multiple fronts
“Mask for Memphis” raised about $25,000 during the past four months and distributed 2,600 masks at multiple mask giveaway events in Raleigh, Frayser and other North Memphis neighborhoods. Masks provided through the fundraiser are washable and reusable.
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July 2020
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About face: Bartlett firm makes shields to cope with COVID-19
American Paper Optics – best known for its solar eclipse and special effects glasses – is now making and marketing face shields as an added layer of protection, especially for students.
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Shelby County Health Department mandating masks
The Health Department announced Friday that it will mandate masks in public for those over age 2.
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June 2020
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Strickland signs mask ordinance
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland has signed the ordinance that requires masks or face coverings inside public places within the city.
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Sanford: Mask or no mask? Politics – and gender – inform the decision
A study released this month found that men are less likely to wear masks in public than women. 'Men more than women agree that wearing a face covering is shameful, not cool, a sign of weakness, and a stigma,' one of the study’s authors said.
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Grizzlies to distribute more than 20,000 ‘Believe Memphis’ masks
The Memphis Grizzlies want to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Journalist round table with Karanja Ajanaku
The associate publisher/executive editor of the New Tri-State Defender explains why the Black Lives Matter movement has recently gained momentum.
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Airport has travelers covered with 200,000 complimentary masks
Memphis International Airport's supply of 200,000 fabric face masks comes courtesy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The washable, 3-ply, all-cotton mask is made by HanesBrands.
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We visited 50 restaurants to see who’s following the rules
On 50 restaurant visits, we spotted 51 violations, the majority having to do with employees not wearing masks or wearing them improperly.
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Businesses may soon get grade for how well they comply with face masks
Graduate students in public health will begin tabulations and surveys next week. The grading would be an extension of “knowing where we are and where we want to get to,” according to Dr. Manoj Jain.
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Health Department halts distribution of free face masks
Questions arise about the safety of odor-fighting Silvadur applied to the masks, which diminishes in the fabric with washings.
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May 2020
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Council Scorecard: Mask ordinance and MLGW bonds
The latest edition of our tracking of Memphis City Council votes includes May council moves on an ordinance that would require masks for face covering to be worn in public and some larger issues that showed up in votes on Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division bond issue votes.
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Herrington: Thoughts on ‘Phase 2’ and the great mask debate
The operational difference between “Phase 1” and “Phase 2” was always fairly narrow and has grown more so via “phase creep.”
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Here’s a proven way to prevent the spread of coronavirus
Yes, covering your nose and mouth with a mask is annoying. Yes, it causes your glasses to fog. Yes, it makes communication more difficult. And yes, it stops the spread of disease.
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Mask requirement clears council on first reading
A proposed city ordinance that would require people to wear a face mask or some face covering in public places within the city cleared the first of three readings Tuesday, May 5, before the Memphis City Council.
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