Several U.S. universities have begun reinstating mandates for indoor masks on campus as COVID-19 cases continue to grow.
On Monday, said the American university Face masks will be required in campus buildings unless people are alone, in rooms with only a roommate, or if they are eating or drinking.
However highly contagious omicron BA.2 sub-variant The virus has spread to the United States, with cases of coronavirus reported nationwide about 10% Reuters reported last week.
The incident rate is still lower than the main winter peak. Vaccination remains the best protection against acute hospitalization and death from viruses.
Dr. said. Advised by Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Americans evaluate their individual risks of COVID-19 When cases continue to rise.
Last week, a The killing of politicians and officials in Washington has infected the virus After dinner at Gridiron Club.
On Monday, Philadelphia It became the first major city in the United States to claim the Inner Mask mandate.
Source: Huffpost