As the Country Begins to Resume Normal Routines Face Masks are Required only for Some

As the Country Begins to Resume Normal Routines Face Masks are Required only for Some
People walk through Manhattan with surgical masks in New York City, on March 4, 2020. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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As the United States death toll from the CCP virus surpasses 100,000, and states are at various stages of reopening public places, there is inconsistency about the requirements on where and who should wear a mask in public.

Seven states require their residents to cover their faces when they visit essential businesses or use public transportation. Connecticut, Maryland, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island have made it mandatory to wear a mask.

Masooma Haq
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Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
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