The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new normal, one in which the way we live and interact with each other has drastically changed. Within the US, many cities have implemented new laws and regulations to keep their citizens safe and healthy during the pandemic. Understanding these new laws and regulations is crucial to navigating this new normal. Mask Mandates One of the most noticeable laws that has been introduced is the mask mandate. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended wearing masks in public settings since the early days of the pandemic. However, it wasn’t until the summer that many cities implemented official mandates requiring masks to be worn in public settings. These mandates apply to anyone over the age of 2 who is medically able to wear a mask. The laws vary from city to city, but typically, they require masks to be worn in places where social distancing isn’t feasible, such as grocery stores and public transportation. Some ...
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