Can we Abandon our Masks? Deciphering CDC’s New Guidelines about Masking
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CDC, FDA, Vaccination, Masks
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9. Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order 36 Prohibiting Government Entities from Mandating Masks. Office of the Texas Governor – Greg Abbott. May 18, 2021. https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-order-36-prohibiting-government-entities-from-mandating-masks
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