/tags/face-coverings face coverings en-US Copyright Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:10:53 GMT /coronavirus/2021-07-23/columbus-state-faculty-calls-for-fall-mask-mandate The union representing Columbus State Community College faculty has called for the college to implement an indoor mask requirement during the fall semester. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:10:53 GMT /coronavirus/2021-07-23/columbus-state-faculty-calls-for-fall-mask-mandate Michael Lee /news/2020-11-11/dewine-bolsters-face-mask-order-for-businesses-as-covid-19-cases-rise Gov. Mike DeWine is strengthening Ohio's face mask orders, which could result in the closure of businesses that don’t enforce the wearing of masks by… Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:04:54 GMT /news/2020-11-11/dewine-bolsters-face-mask-order-for-businesses-as-covid-19-cases-rise Karen Kasler, Steve Brown /news-partners/2020-08-13/joe-biden-for-the-next-3-months-all-americans-should-wear-a-mask-when-outside The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said every governor should mandate mask-wearing as a way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:27:53 GMT /news-partners/2020-08-13/joe-biden-for-the-next-3-months-all-americans-should-wear-a-mask-when-outside Asma Khalid /news-partners/2020-08-04/despite-mask-wars-americans-support-aggressive-measures-to-stop-covid-19-poll-finds Two-thirds of Americans believe the U.S. is handling the pandemic worse than other nations, an NPR/Ipsos poll finds. Majorities support more aggressive measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-08-04/despite-mask-wars-americans-support-aggressive-measures-to-stop-covid-19-poll-finds Brian Mann /news-partners/2020-07-23/can-masks-save-us-from-more-lockdowns-heres-what-the-science-says How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask wearing may be more than a helpful precaution — it may be the solution. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:19 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-23/can-masks-save-us-from-more-lockdowns-heres-what-the-science-says Nurith Aizenman /news/2020-07-22/ohio-requiring-face-masks-statewide-gov-mike-dewine-announces Gov. Mike DeWine has announced that the mandate on face masks in public will be extended statewide, beginning Thursday at 6 p.m."The evidence is just… Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:16:30 GMT /news/2020-07-22/ohio-requiring-face-masks-statewide-gov-mike-dewine-announces Gabe Rosenberg /news/2020-07-17/who-is-actually-enforcing-face-mask-mandates-in-columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther signed an executive order requiring masks this month, and Columbus City Council passed legislation that added consequences for… Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:25:56 GMT /news/2020-07-17/who-is-actually-enforcing-face-mask-mandates-in-columbus /news/2020-07-16/coronavirus-in-ohio-mask-mandate-coming-for-more-than-half-of-states-population There are now 19 counties under a Level 3 advisory for the spread of COVID-19 in Ohio. This means more than 60% of the state's population will be under a… Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:00:03 GMT /news/2020-07-16/coronavirus-in-ohio-mask-mandate-coming-for-more-than-half-of-states-population Andy Chow /news/2020-07-15/gov-mike-dewine-wear-a-mask-every-time-you-go-out-in-public In a special address from the Ohio Statehouse, Gov. Mike DeWine urged all Ohioans to wear face masks no matter where in the state they live, but declined… Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:41:05 GMT /news/2020-07-15/gov-mike-dewine-wear-a-mask-every-time-you-go-out-in-public Gabe Rosenberg /news-partners/2020-07-10/more-than-20-u-s-states-now-require-face-masks-in-public An alarming surge in coronavirus cases is forcing more states to require face coverings. Two of the worst-hit states — Florida and Arizona — still don't have statewide mandates. Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:32:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-10/more-than-20-u-s-states-now-require-face-masks-in-public Bill Chappell