N.Y. Dems face heat for maskless photo-ops
Posted By: Ribicon, 2/7/2022 10:20:30 AM
A pair of New York Democrats are taking heat for not wearing masks during indoor photo-ops even as they urge residents to cover their faces as part of the COVID-19 fight. Rep. Jamaal Bowman was pictured, maskless, smiling with masked students during a visit to New Rochelle High School on Jan. 31. A statewide mask mandate remains in effect as New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul appeals a ruling that struck it down. Days later, the congressman told everyone to “mask up” in a tweet, prompting users to urge him to follow his own advice. Brand-new New York City Mayor Eric Adams, meanwhile, faced backlash for photos
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Congress Investigating Claims of NIH Funding
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Putting ladies TIGHTS over your face mask
makes it better at stopping spread of
Covid, study finds 37 replies
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Covid, study finds 37 replies
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