Expect indoor mask mandates nationwide in the upcoming weeks for BOTH vaccinated and unvaccinated people as the #DeltaVariant continues to run rampant across the country.
https://twitter.com/Cleavon_MD/status/1416099503988424719
I told him as an expert in the field I strongly recommend wearing a mask, but he just kept bringing up his "rights" 
In some states, masks are being HIGHLY recommended rather than mandated.
On July 10, the Mississippi State Dept of Health recommended residents +65 years of age and those with chronic medical conditions AVOID indoor mass gatherings whether or not they are vaccinated against COVID.
On July 6, in Sacramento #California, at least 9 people who worked at the state Capitol tested positive for the coronavirus the prior week, including four who were fully vaccinated, triggering a return of the mask mandate for lawmakers and staff ktvu.com/news/mask-requ…
On July 17, amid increased transmission of the #DeltaVariant, Los Angeles County implemented a mask mandate.
On July 19, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended for the 2021-22 school year, EVERYONE over the age of 2, WEAR MASKS REGARDLESS of vaccination status. The medical community is waiting for the CDC to UPDATE their recommendations. services.aap.org/en/news-room/n…
In #Missouri, starting Monday, St. Louis residents are required to wear masks on mass transit and in all indoor public places, regardless of their vaccination status.
Las Vegas issued its own indoor mask mandate but it only applies to employees who work in public spaces. “I understand public perception plays into these decisions; however it seems SHORTSIGHTED that only employees wear masks AND not guests” reviewjournal.com/local/local-la…
On Friday in #Texas, Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County's top health authority recommended fully vaccinated people wear masks in any situation where social distancing cannot occur; including shopping, dining, traveling and sporting events. statesman.com/story/news/202…
In New Orleans #Louisiana cases are up 9 times compared to last week prompting an indoor mask advisory return to New Orleans. Mayor LaToya Cantrell warned that events might have to be canceled if the city can’t get the virus under control. courthousenews.com/mask-advisory-…
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