The virus “is not known to linger in the air,” agency officials said. But the research is far from definitive.
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Monkeypox Can Be Airborne, Too
An abrupt change in C.D.C. guidance underscores a little-known phenomenon: On occasion, monkeypox can be transmitted through aerosols, similar to the coronavirus.
Alameda County in California Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate
Officials cited growing hospitalizations in reimposing the policy.
Why Masks Work, but Mandates Haven’t
Why haven’t Covid mask mandates made much difference?
These U.S. Schools and Universities Are Reimposing Indoor Mask Mandates
The moves are a sign that while the academic year may be coming to a close, the pandemic is still not.
Philadelphia Schools Reinstate Mask Mandate
With cases rising again, the superintendent said that as the pandemic evolves, “so too will our response to it.”
How Australia Saved Thousands of Lives While Covid Killed a Million Americans
The United States and Australia share similar demographics, but their pandemic death rates point to very different cultures of trust.
BART Reinstates Its Mask Mandate
The decision will be effective until July 18, and could be extended.
L.A. County Says Masks Are Still Required on Public Transportation
The move is a departure from California’s mask rules, which were relaxed this week after a federal judge struck down a nationwide mask mandate on public transit.
Maskless Flying
What might a more effective mask mandate look like?