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CDC urges Americans in areas with high COVID levels to wear masks

During the White House COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky urged Americans who live in areas with high community levels of COVID to wear masks. She said Americans in areas with medium COVID community levels should consider wearing masks based on their risk factors.

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The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Sunday, May 15, 2022

The killing of journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer in conversation, reclaiming the night sky.

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1 Million Americans Have Died From COVID-19

The disease is now the #3 leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC.

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Late-in-the-season surge in flu cases reported in Central Florida

Flu season Doctors say flu cases are going up as mask requirements are relaxed or removed. (WFTV.com News Staff)ORLANDO, Fla. — Flu season in Central Florida is in full swing, and doctors said it’s happening later than usual. He said flu cases are going up as mask requirements are relaxed or removed. Now we’re all getting the flu, we didn’t have much of a flu season,” Hendrix said. “We’re having a very late flu season right now.”The CDC says that typically, the flu season starts in October and ends in May, but warned ahead of time that this year may look different.

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Twitter freezing hiring and cutting costs as execs depart

A person in a mask approaches the New York Twitter offices after they announced they will close their re-opened offices effective immediately in response to updated CDC guidelines during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., July 29, 2021. Twitter is pausing most hiring this week as two executives are leaving the company, a spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. The news comes as billionaire Elon Musk seeks to complete his $44 billion deal to buy the company and take it private. Head of consumer Kayvon Beykpour and revenue product lead Bruce Falck are leaving the company, the spokesperson confirmed. Reuters earlier reported that CEO Parag Agrawal told employees the news in an email.

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U.S. Monitoring Outbreak Of Hepatitis In Children

About 90% of the children were hospitalized, 15% needed liver transplants and 5 children have died.

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CDC lowers COVID vaccination threshold for cruises

As summer travelers prepare to sail, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is lowering its threshold for cruise ships to meet a “highly vaccinated” status.

Post Politics Now Trump to rally with GOP gubernatorial hopeful in Nebraska accused of sexual assault

In Washington, President Biden is slated to talk by phone with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Migration is expected to be high on the agenda.

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Trump officials muzzled CDC on church covid guidance, emails show

The documents offer new details about how the White House delivered on the priorities of religious communities that were key to the president’s base.

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Colorado inmate tests positive for avian flu, health officials say

Health officials said the H5N1 flu is unlikely to spread to other people.

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Colorado inmate tests positive for avian flu, health officials say

Health officials said the H5N1 flu is unlikely to spread to other people.

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Fauci won't attend White House Correspondents' Dinner, says pandemic "is not over"

Fauci, 81, said everyone has to make decisions for themselves, and what is right for him may not apply to everyone else.

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Fauci won't attend White House Correspondents' Dinner, says pandemic "is not over"

Fauci, 81, said everyone has to make decisions for themselves, and what is right for him may not apply to everyone else.

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Fauci: US is out of the ‘full-blown explosive pandemic phase’

(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images /Getty Images)The United States is “out of the full-blown explosive pandemic phase,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, said Wednesday, clarifying remarks he made Tuesday that suggested the COVID-19 pandemic was over. >> Read more trending news“We’re really in a transitional phase, from a deceleration of the numbers into hopefully a more controlled phase and endemicity,” Fauci told The Washington Post. We are still experiencing a pandemic,” Fauci told the Post. “There’s the full-blown pandemic dynamic, the way we were months ago, where we were having 900,000 cases a day, tens of thousands of hospitalizations, 3,000 deaths a day,” he said. … We’re not in the full-blown explosive pandemic phase.

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Nearly 3 in 5 Americans have had COVID-19, CDC report says

The report also says the omicron variant contributed to the growth of COVID-19 infections among the populace.

US no longer in ‘full-blown pandemic,’ Fauci says

The nation’s top infectious disease expert said this week the country is transitioning to a new phase in its improving response to the coronavirus.

Fauci fears judge's ruling on travel mask mandate may set "dangerous precedent"

The president's chief medical adviser criticized the "disturbing" decision by "a judge with no experience in public health."

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400,000 fewer kindergarteners raises CDC concern about childhood shots

It will be hard to determine how many of those 400,000 children are up-to-date on their required shots.

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CDC panel skeptical of fourth Covid shots for broader population, says U.S. needs clear vaccine strategy

Several committee members said boosting people every four to six months in an effort to prevent Covid infection is not an achievable public health goal.

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Who Isn't Getting COVID?

Earlier this year, the CDC estimated that 43% of Americans have had COVID.

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Taking public transit? Here’s where masks are still required in Chicago, and where they’re not

Some airlines have dropped mask enforcement on planes after a federal judge voided the national requirement for public transportation, but some Chicago-area transit agencies say they're still requiring riders to mask up. Here's what to know.

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Uber says masks now optional for riders, drivers

Uber riders and drivers can leave their masks at home.

New York Pledges To Stay Open, While Other States Remain Cautious

Cases are up slightly nationally, but they appear to be less severe, with deaths and hospitalizations still dropping.

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Florida Federal Judge Says Masks Can't Be Required On Planes

The CDC continues to recommend masks on mass transportation, though it won't be enforced.

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US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains

A federal judge in Florida, appointed by Donald Trump, says the CDC exceeded its authority.

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US health officials cite new COVID strain in mask mandate extension on planes, public transit

U.S. health officials have cited a new COVID-19 strain as a factor in the decision.

Why More Teens Are Overdosing On Drugs

A study in The Lancet projects 1.2 million more Americans could die of overdose by the end of this decade.

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Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her spokesman says.

CDC, under fire for covid response, announces plans to revamp agency

Outsider named to conduct one-month review with an eye towards modernizing

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Kids’ mental health is getting worse. But that predated the pandemic.

A stark new CDC report lays it bare. But the trends suggest the crisis won't go away if and when the pandemic does.

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3 pharmacies now offering 4th booster shot to certain groups

Additional booster shot FILE PHOTO: The FDA has authorized an additional COVID-19 booster shot. (Teka77/Getty Images/iStockphoto)ORLANDO, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers announced that it is now administering additional Pfizer or Moderna booster shots to anyone over 12 who is immunocompromised and anyone age 50 and older. These groups can get their second booster shot four months after their first booster shot to further increase protection. READ: CDC recommends additional COVID-19 booster shot for certain peopleThose who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine and booster at least four months ago may also receive a second booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s shot. The shots will be available at Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie pharmacies.

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Will Chicago face another COVID surge? As ‘stealth omicron’ is declared the dominant strain, health experts plan in case of another wave.

The BA.2 omicron subvariant now accounts for a little over half of all COVID infections in Chicago.

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Norwegian cancels another cruise as repairs continue for ship that ran aground

Norwegian Cruise Line canceled a third straight sailing of a ship out of Port Canaveral after it ran aground in the Dominican Republic earlier this month.

Why Delta Air Lines' health chief thinks the airplane mask mandate will soon be lifted

The U.S. airplane and airport mask mandate will likely be lifted on April 18 or "shortly thereafter," according to Delta's chief health officer.

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CDC no longer warning about COVID on cruise ships

For more than two years now, health officials have been warning people not to go on a cruise.

Could Next COVID Wave Mean More Vaccine Shots?

It's been at least five months since many Americans received their last vaccine shot, and studies show immunity can decline after that time.

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Could Next COVID Wave Mean More Vaccine Shots?

It's been at least five months since many Americans received their last vaccine shot, and studies show immunity can decline after that time.

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The BA.2 Omicron subvariant is now dominant in northeastern US states, per CDC data. Some experts warn of an impending new wave.

A CDC map shows how the BA.2 subvariant has outcompeted other types of coronaviruses in the northeastern US.

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America’s Watch-and-Wait COVID Strategy Is Getting Its First Test

Whenever it arrives, the next surge could put the country’s tolerance for disease and death in full relief.

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‘Stealth’ omicron is expected to be dominant variant among Chicago COVID-19 cases by the end of March

The city is also officially ending its weekly COVID travel advisory updates.

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Biden’s plan for new normal spurs worries about next covid surge — and who is being left behind

New CDC metrics may get their first test if the United States sees the same sharp increases in coronavirus cases now bedeviling Europe.

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U.K. COVID cases are rising. Health officials are watching to see if the U.S. is next

The rise of the more infectious BA.2 variant in the U.S. — plus signals in the sewage — also point to a possible uptick in cases, and have health officials on alert.

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U.K. COVID cases are rising. Health officials are watching to see if the U.S. is next

The rise of the more infectious BA.2 variant in the U.S. — plus signals in the sewage — also point to a possible uptick in cases, and have health officials on alert.

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Do I still need to wear a mask on a plane?

After the last couple years of living through a global pandemic, it seems as though most of us are itching to get in some good travel time.

‘This is theater:’ DeSantis backs pilots suing CDC over mask mandate on airplanes

A group of pilots is suing the CDC over mask policies on airplanes.

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CDC Lowers Risk Assessment For Traveling On Cruise Ships

The agency still recommends that people who are not up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and are at increased risk avoid getting on a cruise ship.

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CDC Lowers Risk Assessment For Traveling On Cruise Ships

The agency still recommends that people who are not up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and are at increased risk avoid getting on a cruise ship.

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COVID-19 risk on cruises now moderate, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting on a cruise ship is less risky than it was earlier this year.

Doctors Warn Of Possible Omicron BA.2 Variant Surge

CDC numbers show BA.2 now makes up roughly 11% of sequenced COVID cases in the United States.

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Doctors Warn Of Possible Omicron BA.2 Variant Surge

CDC numbers show BA.2 now makes up roughly 11% of sequenced COVID cases in the United States.

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Port Canaveral bouncing back after COVID-era cruise industry pause, CEO says

Port Canaveral is seeing a near full rebound in revenue two years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Sheer Irrationality of Masking Toddlers (And No One Else)

A dubious policy just became more nonsensical.

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Florida to buck CDC, discourage COVID vaccines for healthy kids

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo says the state will formally recommend against COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children.

ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes

Ukrainian refugees reaching Polish train station share their stories; the state of the coronavirus pandemic; legally blind, 15-year-old freeride skier Jacob Smith

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White House must go further on new pandemic response, say former Biden advisers, outside experts

The group’s road map for 'living with covid’ focuses on boosting indoor air quality, helping those with long covid and broadening the focus to other respiratory diseases.

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Springfield officials warn new CDC mask recommendations do not apply to health care settings

Masks are still required in health care settings in Springfield, Illinois, regardless of new CDC recommendations.

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CDC: 93% Of U.S. Population In Areas Where Masks Aren't Needed

Federal guidance says you must still wear masks on public transportation like airplanes and buses.

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Seth Meyers Drags Ignorant ‘Dick’ Ron DeSantis for Scolding Masked Kids

NBCOn Thursday night, one day after fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel dragged Republican troll-representatives Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene for heckling Joe Biden while he was speaking about his dead Iraq War vet son during the State of the Union address, Seth Meyers aimed his ire at another shameless, Trump-appeasing politician: Ron DeSantis.“[Trump] just goes from town to town holding his one-man WrestleManias where he just loudly whines and rants, and his crowd yells, ‘Lock the

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NFL suspends its COVID-19 protocols, citing national decrease in case count

Players will no longer be required to adhere to rigorous testing or mask wearing.

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NYPD: Man wanted in multiple attacks on Asian women

Police say the suspect struck seven times in one night. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.

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The CDC Shifted the Pandemic’s Burden to the Vulnerable

Protections meant to work collectively can’t be a matter of personal preference.

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Amazon Easing Mask Mandates For Warehouse Workers

The company informed workers of the updated policy over the weekend.

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Pfizer vaccine's protection against COVID wanes quickly in kids aged 5-11, study says

New research out of New York found the protection of vaccine against infection in kids aged 5 to 11 dropped from 68% to 12%.

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Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks, CDC says

U.S. officials say most Americans live in places where healthy people can safely take a break from wearing masks.

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News 6 got their hands on some of this exclusive merchandise, and Insiders have a chance to win a bag full of goodies. We’re not going to tell you what’s in the bag, but we think you’ll like it.

New CDC guidelines mean less masks. Here’s what you need to know

The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Cruise lines can decide whether to join CDC COVID-19 case reporting program

Cruise lines operating in U.S. waters will choose to opt in or out of a new, voluntary COVID-19 case reporting program from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, designed to replace its Conditional Sailing Order that expired Jan. 15.

2 dead from listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads, CDC says

Two people have died due to a listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads.

New CDC data shows children, teens who recover from COVID-19 have increased risk for diabetes

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found kids and teens with COVID-19 were more likely to receive a new diabetes diagnosis after infection than those without.

Thousands reject CDC advice, board cruise ships for vacations amid rise in COVID cases

Cruising into the new year, thousands of passengers are rejecting the CDC's advice not to sail as COVID-19 cases reach record numbers. The CDC issued this guidance despite every passenger 12 and older being required to be vaccinated.

CDC is investigating more than 80 cruise ships for COVID-19 cases. Here’s what that means

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has color-coded dozens of cruise ships according to how many COVID-19 cases are reported on board, placing at least 89 under investigation or observation ahead of the new year.

Orlando restaurant owner looks to booster shots as COVID cases increase

An Orlando business owner said he is encouraging booster vaccines for his staff with paid time off following an uptick in cases due to the omicron variant.

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NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive

The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including unvaccinated players, to five days from 10.

Universal Orlando to require face coverings for guests and team members indoors

Universal Orlando is bringing back its face covering requirement for all guests and team members beginning Dec. 24.

All adults could be eligible for COVID-19 boosters before the holidays

The drugmaker filed for authorization with the Food and Drug Administration last week, and so did Moderna. Both pharmaceuticals would still need the CDC to sign-off to begin distributing the booster shots.

COVID-19 natural immunity vs. vaccine immunity: What the latest science says

Should you get a vaccine if you've already had COVID? The CDC says the latest research shows you should.

‘Stop using immediately:’ CDC updates health warning for aromatherapy spray

The CDC is warning doctors to be on the lookout for a rare tropical disease connected to an aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart.

White House ships out children’s dose of COVID-19 vaccine ahead of CDC approval

White House health officials prepare to ship vaccine for children to health care providers across the country, if approved by CDC.

How to dispose of unused, expired medication

Healthcare systems and law enforcement are teaming up to bring awareness to the opioid crisis nationally and locally.

CDC data shows increase in overdose deaths in Florida, nationwide

As the coronavirus pandemic raged on, the CDC said nearly 100,000 people lost their lives to drugs in 12 months with almost 10% of the overdose deaths reported happened in Florida, according to the data.

5 things to know about FDA process to authorize COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11

The FDA will consider Pfizer’s vaccine for kids that age in just a couple of weeks.

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Here’s how the CDC says you should celebrate the holidays

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging caution for the holidays.

CDC calls for more COVID-19 vaccinations among pregnant people in new advisory

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is continuing to urge vaccinations as it reports the highest number of deaths during pregnancy seen in a single month during the pandemic, according to a health advisory released Wednesday.

Here’s how to tell the difference between COVID-19, allergy symptoms

With more variants of COVID-19 cropping up around the world, and students back IN the classroom, it’s important to know the difference between symptoms of the coronavirus and those of seasonal allergies and more common sinus infections.

CDC endorses COVID booster for millions of older Americans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.

CDC panel grapples with who needs a COVID-19 booster shot

An influential panel of advisers to the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention is grappling with the question of which Americans should get COVID-19 booster shots, with some members wondering if the decision should be put off for a month in hopes of more evidence.

CDC discusses COVID booster shots

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.

Q&A: America's new COVID-19 rules for international travel

The U.S. is rolling out new COVID-19 rules for travelers flying into the country.

New federal report breaks down COVID-19 deaths by county during summer surge

A new report released by the CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services breaks down COVID-19 deaths by county in the State of Florida, the first time this data has been released to the public since the Florida Department of Health took down the daily COVID-19 dashboard in early June.

More than 6,000 Central Florida families face possible eviction

One week after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the CDC’s moratorium on evictions, Central Florida legal assistance organizations have seen an uptick in calls for help.

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Carnival Cruise Line updates COVID testing requirements for fully vaccinated guests

Carnival Cruise Lines has released new testing requirements Thursday for fully vaccinated guests.

Evictions could resume as soon as next week after Supreme Court lifts moratorium

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday to resume evictions across the country just weeks after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put a moratorium in place after the original ban had ended.

Gov. DeSantis holds news conference with Florida attorney general in Orlando

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Orlando with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Thursday morning.

If I had the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, do I need a booster shot?

With so much talk of booster shots, you may be wondering if you’ll soon need one.

CDC ups forecast for COVID hospitalizations, deaths for next few weeks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is upping its forecast for COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths.

CDC recommends extra COVID-19 vaccine shot for some vulnerable Americans

CDC vaccine advisers are now recommending an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for some people with compromised immune systems.

Federal judge leaves CDC evictions moratorium in place

A federal judge is refusing landlords’ request to put the Biden administration’s new eviction moratorium on hold, though she ruled that the freeze is illegal.

COVID-19 continues to infect unvaccinated people across Florida in large numbers

COVID-19 continues to infect unvaccinated people across Florida in large numbers.

WATCH LIVE: Osceola eviction program update

Orange County residents struggling to pay their rent may have some relief for the next two months.

Florida school district defies DeSantis, issues mask mandate due to COVID-19 surge

Despite a Florida executive order banning mask mandates in schools, one Florida school district is moving forward with mask requirements.

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