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.
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-…
Gov. John Bel Edwards sounds the alarm that #Louisiana has the highest growth rate of COVID cases in the U.S. as the #DeltaVariant continues to hospitalize unvaccinated people.
Amid uncontrolled #DeltaVariant cases and hospitalizations, @LaDeptHealth recommends masking indoors, for both vaccinated AND unvaccinated people.
Louisiana has the highest rate of new COVID-19 cases per capita in the nation. Ochsner Health said it’s seeing a 423 percent increase in COVID patients from one month ago wwltv.com/article/news/h…
In 1962 Dallas County #Texas vaccinated 950,000 residents against the poliovirus in two days, ensuring an immunization rate well over 90%.
Polio was the biggest public health problem in the United States at midcentury. The public embraced the work of Drs. Jonas Salk and Albert Bruce Sabin, both of whom were hailed as heroes. Fear of the disease overcame any anxiety about taking the vaccine. dallasnews.com/business/healt…
Polio is a contagious viral illness that in its most severe form causes nerve injury leading to paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death.
47 y.o. Fernanda Hernandez Vega from Tolleson #Arizona died from a pulmonary embolism due to COVID on July 13. She was not vaccinated due to concerns about potential side effects. She leaves a husband, 4 children & 10 grandchildren #SoulsLostToCovidfox10phoenix.com/news/she-was-m…
28 y.o. Curt Carpenter from #Alabama died from COVID. His mom shared: "Curt thought COVID was a hoax & did not take it seriously, until he couldn't breathe w/o oxygen. The same day he was put on the ventilator, he told us, 'This is not a hoax, this is real." #SoulsLostToCovid
Martin Daniel, 53, & wife Trina Daniel, 49, from #Georgia died from COVID on July 6. Martin was a Tuskegee Univ. grad & the government’s syphilis experiments on Black men during the 1930s influenced their decision not to get vaccinated. #SoulsLostToCovidwjcl.com/article/savann…
His nephew said the dark chapter in American history also made him hesitant at first, until he and his wife got vaccinated to protect themselves and their family.
Relatives are now caring for and raising money for the couple’s 18-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter who lost both parents right before the start of the school year. gofundme.com/f/help-childre…
The #DeltaVariant is resulting in a surge of hospitalizations across the U.S. These are today's numbers
- New cases: +64,866
- Hospitalizations: 31,069 (+1,672)
- In ICU: 7,869 (+350)
- New Deaths: +374
- Total Deaths: 610,223
Source: newsnodes.com/us