Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

Wearing A Mask Still Matters: The World Rallies to Continue Masking to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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The campaign encourages people and organizations around the world to rally behind the continued importance of wearing a mask.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign encourages people and organizations around the world to rally behind the continued importance of wearing a mask.
  • We are proud to participate in World Mask Week because when you wear a mask, you are helping protect the most vulnerable.
  • "Last year, with the first World Mask Week, we sparked a global movement in 117 countries to wear masks.
  • At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world.

Wearing A Mask Still Matters: The World Rallies to Continue Masking to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 12, 2021
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The campaign encourages people and organizations around the world to rally behind the continued importance of wearing a mask.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign encourages people and organizations around the world to rally behind the continued importance of wearing a mask.
  • We are proud to participate in World Mask Week because when you wear a mask, you are helping protect the most vulnerable.
  • "Last year, with the first World Mask Week, we sparked a global movement in 117 countries to wear masks.
  • At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 2, 2021

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Friday, July 2, 2021
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During this time of transition, many people may feel more comfortable continuing with individual precautions such as mask wearing and physical distancing.

Key Points: 
  • During this time of transition, many people may feel more comfortable continuing with individual precautions such as mask wearing and physical distancing.
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada is also providing regular updates on COVID-19 vaccines administered , vaccination coverage and ongoing monitoring of vaccine safety across the country.
  • Due to reduced reporting over the holiday, national seven day averages and cumulative numbers have not been updated in today's statement.
  • Nevertheless, we know that vaccination, in combination with public health and individual measures, are working to reduce spread of COVID-19.

Ad Council, CDC Launch New Campaign Encouraging Americans to Mask Up Until You're Vaccinated

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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In early May, the CDC eased a number of mask guidelines, stating that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask or stay six feet apart from others in most settings.

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  • In early May, the CDC eased a number of mask guidelines, stating that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask or stay six feet apart from others in most settings.
  • Developed by creative agencies Colle McVoy and SKDK, the PSAs use a combination of humor, sports and social gatherings to encourage Americans to continue wearing masks until they've been fully vaccinated.
  • "But, until we're all vaccinated, let's still mask up and not mess around."
  • To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org , follow the Ad Council's communities on Facebook and Twitter and view the creative on YouTube .

Testing.com Survey Shows 1 in 4 Singles Want Proof of a COVID-19 Vaccine Before a First Date

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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According to the recent report, 33% of singles have not dated since the start of the pandemic and 16% only date virtually.

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  • According to the recent report, 33% of singles have not dated since the start of the pandemic and 16% only date virtually.
  • For singles meeting potential partners in person, 1 in 4 require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine, 61% require masks, and 48% prefer meeting outdoors.
  • Approximately 23% of survey respondents said they contracted COVID-19 from a first date.
  • The survey results were generated via the online survey platform Pollfish on March 21, 2021.

Mandatory Face Mask Policies Associated with Reduced COVID-19 Deaths According to Research Presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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According to the study, it took an average of 62 days from the first reported case in the U.S. for COVID-19 to spread to the 3,079 counties.

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  • According to the study, it took an average of 62 days from the first reported case in the U.S. for COVID-19 to spread to the 3,079 counties.
  • Counties whose statewide policy on face mask use came before the 62-day mark had a reduced mortality rate ratio compared to other counties that instituted the statewide policies after the 62-day mark.
  • Adeyemi stated that "early adoption of face mask policy was associated with a 10% reduced mortality risk compared to counties with late adoption of statewide face mask use policy".\nThe authors selected the death counts a week before and three weeks after the statewide policy on face mask use.
  • For counties without a statewide policy on face mask use, death counts corresponding to dates of an adjacent state with a mandatory face mask policy were selected.

83% of Americans Report That They Always Wear a Face Mask When Out in Public, According to New State-by-State Survey Findings From Slickdeals

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Monday, November 2, 2020
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The survey of 5,000 Americans (100 people from each state), conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Slickdeals, asked respondents about their mask usage amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The survey of 5,000 Americans (100 people from each state), conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Slickdeals, asked respondents about their mask usage amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • According to the results, people from Wyoming and South Dakota are the least likely to wear a mask every time they go out in public.
  • Forty-six percent of the 100 people surveyed from both Wyoming and South Dakota said they don't wear a mask every time they go out in public around others.
  • Ohioans surveyed were in a similar boat, with 43% saying they wear a mask more so to follow laws than for safety reasons.

New National Survey Finds Broad Support for Federal, State, and Local Mask Mandates

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Friday, August 21, 2020
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The poll finds large support for mask mandates at the federal, state, and local levels, across party lines.

Key Points: 
  • The poll finds large support for mask mandates at the federal, state, and local levels, across party lines.
  • The poll finds that large majorities of Americans support mandates requiring people to wear face coverings, including majorities of Republicans.
  • Despite widespread support for mask mandates, mask usage remains inconsistent.
  • While a large majority of Americans report they wear masks while shopping, compliance with mask recommendations is far less consistent in other settings.