Morning Wire Resurfacing Pandemic Policies & Biden Brand Damage | 9.11.23
Sep 11, 2023
Mask mandates are making a comeback in schools as the government pushes for booster vaccines, raising questions about their effectiveness. The latest COVID trends show a decrease in case severity, but concerns linger over vaccine protocols. Meanwhile, the GOP primary heats up with candidates like Trump and DeSantis vying for dominance. Polling reveals growing skepticism about President Biden's involvement in his son's business deals, adding another layer of complexity to the political landscape.
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Mask Mandate Effectiveness
- Some schools are reinstating mask mandates due to rising COVID cases.
- However, a Cochran Review found no evidence that mask mandates impact community-level spread.
COVID-19 Risk for Kids
- For children, COVID-19 is no more dangerous than other seasonal viruses.
- The risk is similar for children with underlying health issues, but RSV and influenza pose equal threats.
Reduced COVID-19 Risks
- While the COVID-19 virus hasn't drastically changed, human immune systems have.
- Developed immunity prevents severe illness, reducing the risk for most age groups.