Texas-Mississippi Governor Removes Mandatory Mask Wear
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U.S. President Joe Biden (pictured) criticized the governors for removing quarantine regulations, including lifting the mandatory wearing of masks.
According to the White House Joint Interview Group and the New York Times (NYT), President Biden pointed out on the 3rd (local time) that “It is a big mistake that Texas and Mississippi have removed regulations related to the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19).” He even wrote the expression, “I want everyone to know that the mask has made a difference so far,” and “It is a Neanderthal thinking that’you can forget everything and take off your mask’.”
President Biden said, “Following science is very important,” repeating the word “critical” four times and then “Wash your hands often. Wear a mask and social distancing. You all know it.” Content” he said. “Damn, I want some elected officials to know this,” he said.
“Biden’s comments mean an expansion of the White House’s rhetoric,” said the political media The Hill. Criticized him. White House spokesman Jen Saki also urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to comply with the quarantine guidelines, saying, “The whole country has come to pay the price for political leaders who ignore science.”
Earlier, Governor Abbott and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced the day before that they would remove the requirement to wear masks, and that all types of businesses and stores could accept up to 100% of their capacity. Both governors belong to the Republican Party. Governor Abbott argued, “Given the recovery and vaccinations, the reduced number of hospitalized patients and the safety practices implemented by residents, mandatory action is no longer necessary.” Governor Reeves also cited the reason for reducing the number of infected people and getting vaccination.
President Biden warned, “By yesterday, 51,874 Americans were killed. Thousands more will be lost.” “We’ll be getting all the vaccines by the summer,” he said. “It takes time to get two injections into someone’s arm. It’s important to follow science.” He repeatedly urged him to wash his hands, wear a mask, and keep a distance. The Hill said, “While the expectation is high due to the acceleration of vaccination, experts argue that the last-minute regulation before the vaccine becomes widespread, especially before more mutations appear,” he said.
/ Intern reporter Park Yena [email protected]
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