Coverage dated July 17, 2024

Biden didn't wear a mask with COVID. CDC says he doesn't have to

Headline from WMUR

The CDC encourages people recovering from COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses to wear masks as part of an overall strategy to reduce transmission, but masks are not mandated.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Biden has COVID-19 and didn't wear a mask. The CDC's guidelines say he doesn't have to (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    President Joe Biden did not wear a face mask in public a couple of times after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19. The White House said the Democratic incumbent was experiencing ''mild'' symptoms while the president's physician said Biden would self-isolate ''in accordance…

  2. WMUR

    Biden didn't wear a mask with COVID. CDC says he doesn't have to (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The CDC encourages people recovering from COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses to wear masks as part of an overall strategy to reduce transmission, but masks are not mandated.

  3. Triblive

    Biden has covid-19 and didn't wear a mask, but CDC's guidelines say he doesn't have to (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — President Joe Biden did not wear a face mask in public a couple of times after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19. The White House said the Democratic incumbent was experiencing “mild” symptoms while the president’s physician said Biden would self-is…

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