/news/tags/masks masks en-US Copyright Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:11:25 GMT /news/health-science/2022-02-24/ohios-health-leader-warns-against-complacency-as-covid-situation-improves-in-ohio Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff says masks and vaccinations are still important tools to fight COVID-19. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:11:25 GMT /news/health-science/2022-02-24/ohios-health-leader-warns-against-complacency-as-covid-situation-improves-in-ohio Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2022-02-17/immunocompromised-are-still-at-risk-as-covid-19-cases-plummet-in-the-cleveland-area COVID-19 cases are the lowest they have been in Cuyahoga County in months, and many schools and businesses are no longer requiring masks. But for people with compromised immune systems, this is a difficult environment to navigate. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:14:25 GMT /news/health-science/2022-02-17/immunocompromised-are-still-at-risk-as-covid-19-cases-plummet-in-the-cleveland-area /news/health-science/2022-02-10/the-top-doc-in-ohio-says-the-covid-situation-is-better-but-warns-against-overconfidence Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff says there's good news and bad news when you look at the current COVID situation in Ohio. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:05:54 GMT /news/health-science/2022-02-10/the-top-doc-in-ohio-says-the-covid-situation-is-better-but-warns-against-overconfidence Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2022-02-05/when-can-we-safely-take-our-masks-off-now-that-covid-19-cases-are-declining-in-cleveland COVID-19 cases are drastically lower in Cuyahoga County compared with the record-breaking surge the area saw over the holidays, but that doesn't mean we can take our masks off yet. Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:58:30 GMT /news/health-science/2022-02-05/when-can-we-safely-take-our-masks-off-now-that-covid-19-cases-are-declining-in-cleveland Lisa Ryan /news/health-science/2021-08-26/some-summit-county-school-districts-move-to-requiring-masks-while-others-keep-them-optional Despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio, the masking policies still vary among school districts. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:05:00 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-26/some-summit-county-school-districts-move-to-requiring-masks-while-others-keep-them-optional Abigail Bottar, Rachel Gross /news/education/2021-08-24/northeast-ohio-school-districts-vary-on-mask-requirements-as-school-begins Northeast Ohio students start returning to school this week, just as the delta variant has turned the state into a COVID-19 hotspot. Whether students will be required to wear masks in the classroom depends on which district they attend. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:05:36 GMT /news/education/2021-08-24/northeast-ohio-school-districts-vary-on-mask-requirements-as-school-begins Afi Scruggs /news/education/2021-08-23/cmsd-parents-excited-but-wary-as-children-go-back-to-school The Cleveland Metropolitan School District welcomed students into the classroom full-time on Monday, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started. For many parents and guardians who dropped off students after more than a year of remote learning, it was exciting to see their children greet old friends and teachers. However, with COVID-19 and the Delta variant looming, their joy and excitement was expressed through a twinkle in their eye, rather than a smile on their face, as they adhere to CMSD’s mask policy for all students, staff and visitors. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:41:04 GMT /news/education/2021-08-23/cmsd-parents-excited-but-wary-as-children-go-back-to-school Jenny Hamel /news/health-science/2021-08-20/social-norms-and-risk-levels-the-psychology-behind-wearing-a-mask Researchers discuss how our attitudes and behaviors are changing with masks as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:52:26 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-20/social-norms-and-risk-levels-the-psychology-behind-wearing-a-mask Rachel Gross /news/health-science/2021-08-04/giant-eagle-strongly-recommending-customers-wear-masks-again As COVID-19 spread is increasing, Giant Eagle this week will start asking customers to wear masks again and requiring all employees wear masks, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status. The Pennsylvania-based grocery store chain announced in a statement that starting Wednesday, all team members will need to wear face coverings, even if they’re vaccinated. And on Friday, Giant Eagle will strongly suggest customers wear masks when they enter the store. Employees will provide masks for people who don’t have one. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:47:04 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-04/giant-eagle-strongly-recommending-customers-wear-masks-again Lisa Ryan /news/education/2021-07-29/kent-state-university-now-recommends-facial-coverings-indoors-on-campus The university's new guidance follows new recommendations from the CDC, encouraging masks to be worn in areas of high COVID-19 spread. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:08:53 GMT /news/education/2021-07-29/kent-state-university-now-recommends-facial-coverings-indoors-on-campus Kelsey Paulus