"Resurgence of Mask Mandates Amid Climbing COVID-19 Deaths and Respiratory Infections"
TL;DR
COVID-19 deaths have increased by 12.5% in the first week of 2024, prompting the return of mask mandates in some places. The JN.1 variant, accounting for over 60% of new cases in the U.S., is believed to be more transmissible or better at evading immune systems. Symptoms of COVID-19 have also been changing with different variants. Despite the availability of vaccines and treatments, health officials are emphasizing the need for preventive measures as the virus continues to pose a threat.
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- Mask mandates are returning as COVID deaths climb to start 2024 Scripps News
- Johns Hopkins Medicine brings back face mask mandate WBAL TV Baltimore
- Mask mandates back at Beebe Healthcare as COVID-19, RSV, flu rise The News Journal
- Johns Hopkins returning to mask mandates amid rise of respiratory infections WBAL Radio
- Amid COVID resurgence, Los Angeles County asking healthcare workers to wear masks - but other counties not following suit KABC-TV
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