#UnMaskHateNY publishes results of survey finding 75% of New Yorkers support revival of bans on masking in public as anti-Israel activists frequently wear masks during hate-filled demonstrations and while committing hate crimes.
Republican legislators pass "Mask Transparency Act," which criminalizes wearing a mask in public in light of the prevalence of masks at antisemitic protests.
We cannot count on the Jew-haters’ cowardice continuing forever, especially when they are allowed to hide their identities by covering their faces. Op-ed.
Following rise in antisemitic incidents in New York, ADL calls for revival of anti-mask laws that were used against the KKK before being repealed during the COVID pandemic.
Ministry of Health recommends that people at high-risk use a mask in closed places to minimize the risk of infection.
Cochrane reviewed over 600,000 participants in 78 randomized-controlled studies.
Our Sages enacted that on the Shabbat (occasionally the final Shabbat) before Nissan, every Shul would read this decree of the Red Cow:
Don't celebrate Purim without realizing there are contemporary Hamans hiding their loathing for Jews behind masks of false victimhood.Op-ed.
"A very solid majority favor school masking," reads email sent to Biden admin. officials
Movement for social justice calls on Health Ministry to reinstate mask requirements, require COVID testing for international travelers.
Israel's coronavirus czar warns of steady increase in COVID infection rates, says Health Ministry may restore mask requirement.
Ministry of Health recommends that masks be worn in enclosed spaces in order to protect at-risk populations and the elderly.
Effect even more pronounced in children, after just a few minutes of mask-wearing & without physical exertion.
Health Ministry to drop requirement to wear masks on planes starting next week.
The airline must recognize that its staff implemented an anti-Semitic policy and apologize for it if it wants to retain credibility. Op-ed.
Health authorities mulling ending requirement to wear masks on flights.
Using data from 35 countries and 602m people, study confirms previous research, cautions masks "may have harmful unintended consequences."
Many Americans say they still prefer to wear protective masks to ensure their wellbeing.
The move comes after a judge struck down the COVID-19 mask mandate, stating that it exceeded the CDC's statutory authority.
Judge strikes down mandate after ruling that it was not lawfully implemented by the CDC.
Prof. Nachman Ash: "We'll be able to lift face mask requirements soon."
'Please take those off, they don't do anything,' Florida governor tells high school students. 'This is COVID theater.'
Some 93% of the US population live in locations where people no longer need to wear masks indoors, says CDC.
The moves comes after the CDC eased its mask recommendation for most Americans.
It is the time to take a look at what we seek to achieve by wearing Purim masks and the breaking down of our covid masking policies. Op-ed.
A parent was arrested after saying he would ‘burn’ down his son’s Orthodox Jewish day school over mask requirements.
Protesters demand cancellation of govt emergency powers, end to discrimination based on vaccination status.
New York State's mask mandate expires - but will synagogues continue to require wearing masks?
"We’ve complied for two years. The science no longer supports it. Neither do we."
Mask wearing can impact children's social interactions and ability to form relationships, say researchers from Israel and York University.
'The paper is entirely, irredeemably flawed - it shouldn't have been published,' says health researcher as CDC mask study comes under fire.
Virginia lieutenant governor discusses upcoming Virginia Supreme Court ruling on mask mandates.
New York judge rules the state's mask mandate is unconstitutional and a violation of state law.
American Airlines plane turns around midflight because a passenger refused to wear a face mask.
Biden administration to announce plan to distribute hundreds of millions of free, high-quality masks.
Man refuses to wear mask in compliance with the law, attacks bus driver.
Health Ministry likely to institute mask mandate for events with 100 participants or more, even in the open air.
California to impose statewide mask mandate in all indoor public spaces amid sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.
The move comes amid concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Police investigating youths who attacked bus driver in Negev Arab city.
Driver arrested on suspicion of stabbing youth near station at Galilee school, after youth refused to wear a mask, cursed and spat at him.
South Carolina Republican Jeff Duncan spotted wearing ‘Let’s go Brandon’ face mask on House floor.
German Chancellor tells PM Bennett she had her second jab three months ago. "Then you're good," he tells her.
Police allege they have not been provided 'reasonable alternatives' to masks.
Class-action lawsuit filed by 13 flyers from the US and Israel against 7 US airlines alleging civil rights violations.
Gov. Ron DeSantis responds to Sarasota School Board passing a mask mandate for children.
Study cites face masks, lockdown, and maternal stress as possible causative factors.
Governor's office says salaries of school officials who violate order prohibiting mask mandates could face 'financial consequences.'
Man who refused to don mask in an enclosed mall is handcuffed and dragged out, as his wife looks on.
Tour group accused of misbehavior and not following mask rules on flight from Kiev to Amsterdam.
Order will require all individuals 5 years of age and up to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues new guidelines on masking in response to spread of Delta variant.
Los Angeles County will require residents to wear masks in indoor public spaces following spike in cases of COVID-19.
Just days after abolishing mask mandate, Israel reimposes indoor mask requirement.
Coronavirus Czar Prof. Nachman Ash recommends public begin wearing masks indoors now even before mandate is reinstated.
Ministry weighing return of mask mandate in schools, as broader plans for renewed mask requirement under consideration.
COVID Czar admits latest outbreaks have yet to be contained.
Health Ministry director signs mask-wearing order for schools in Binyamina and Modi'in.
Director General of Health Ministry signs order that officially abolishes obligation to wear masks indoors.
Jair Bolsonaro fined for failure to wear a mask after leading thousands of motorcyclist supporters through the streets of Sao Paulo.
