These States Require Face Masks in Public

A protective mask adorns a statue entitled "the starter" near the Boston Marathon starting line in Hopkinton, Massachusetts on April 20, 2020. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Masks and face coverings are recommended, but not required, for Americans who go out in public during the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic.

Seven states took that guidance further, and they’re requiring residents to cover their faces when they visit essential businesses or use public transportation.