A growing number of red state governors are finally embracing mask mandates as COVID-19 spreads uncontrolled across the entire country.
The scientific community reached the consensus long ago that wearing masks can save lives and dramatically decrease the spread of the coronavirus.
President Trump, however, helped to turn mask-wearing into a political statement, and many Republican governors have joined him in resisting calls to mandate their use. Continue reading.
The White House is struggling to offer a clear message on how Americans should approach Thanksgiving as coronavirus cases surge around the country and experts worry holiday gatherings could produce yet another spike in infections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance on best practices for holding Thanksgiving gatherings, and the agency followed that up on Thursday by advising against traveling for the holiday.
But the White House has done little to elevate the recommendations from the country’s top public health agency, while some administration officials have outright contradicted the CDC’s advice. Continue reading.
