New York Ends Some Mask Mandates

FEB 9 2022·UPDATED JAN 4 2023

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Left narrative

Blue states are continuing to follow the science. The omicron wave is receding, vaccination rates are high, and hospitalizations are down; now is the time to end mask mandates and start returning to normal life.

Right narrative

The science hasn't changed since the start of the pandemic. Democrats are simply reacting to poor coronavirus polling and hoping to boost the economy ahead of the midterms.

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