/tags/face-masks face masks en-US Copyright Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:48:08 GMT /health/2022-01-12/no-public-mandate-small-businesses-require-masks Means Cameron is owner of the blaCk Coffee Lounge, just one block from Cincinnati City Hall. He's been requiring masks from the beginning and says most customers have been grateful, telling staff it makes them feel safer. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:48:08 GMT /health/2022-01-12/no-public-mandate-small-businesses-require-masks Becca Costello /health/2022-01-12/cincinnati-requiring-masks-city-workers-facilities Asked about the possibility of a renewed public mask mandate, Mayor Aftab Pureval didn't rule it out. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:09:12 GMT /health/2022-01-12/cincinnati-requiring-masks-city-workers-facilities Becca Costello /education/2022-01-10/why-some-tri-state-schools-dont-go-remote-learning-covid "There's just no way to do the things that you usually do in-person," one superintendent says. "You can't replace that teacher right in front of your students, so if we have some kids absent, we work really hard to catch them up, but we really want to keep kids in place here in the classroom." Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:11:00 GMT /education/2022-01-10/why-some-tri-state-schools-dont-go-remote-learning-covid Cory Sharber /education/2021-08-24/lebanon-city-schools-to-revisit-mask-policy Last week, 20 cases were reported among students within school buildings and at least 259 students had to quarantine. Water fountains have also been turned off to prevent viral spread. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:31:29 GMT /education/2021-08-24/lebanon-city-schools-to-revisit-mask-policy Cory Sharber /health/2021-08-23/social-norms-and-risk-levels-the-psychology-behind-wearing-a-mask-or-not Researchers discuss how our attitudes and behaviors are changing with mask recommendations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:27:13 GMT /health/2021-08-23/social-norms-and-risk-levels-the-psychology-behind-wearing-a-mask-or-not Rachel Gross /education/2021-08-09/butler-county-health-department-recommends-masks-for-students School districts across the county have recommended, but do not require, masks within school buildings. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:31:31 GMT /education/2021-08-09/butler-county-health-department-recommends-masks-for-students Cory Sharber /education/2021-08-04/cincinnati-public-schools-to-require-masks-indoors-for-2021-22-school-year The CPS Board of Education voted unanimously on the recommendation Wednesday. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:35:39 GMT /education/2021-08-04/cincinnati-public-schools-to-require-masks-indoors-for-2021-22-school-year Cory Sharber /health/2021-07-28/students-and-teachers-should-wear-masks-cincinnati-childrens-says Respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are on the rise and masking is one preventative measure. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:49:04 GMT /health/2021-07-28/students-and-teachers-should-wear-masks-cincinnati-childrens-says Ann Thompson /local-news/2021-07-28/with-sharp-increase-in-covid-cases-residents-should-take-precautions-hamilton-co-health-says Updated guidance from the CDC says fully vaccinated people should start wearing masks again in indoor public settings in areas with substantial or high transmission. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:49:54 GMT /local-news/2021-07-28/with-sharp-increase-in-covid-cases-residents-should-take-precautions-hamilton-co-health-says Becca Costello /education/2021-07-26/ohio-health-officials-recommend-masks-in-schools-this-fall Citing a sharp spike in cases linked to the delta coronavirus variant, the Ohio Department of Health is issuing new guidance on Monday that recommends unvaccinated staff and students wear masks when classes resume for the fall term. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:52:03 GMT /education/2021-07-26/ohio-health-officials-recommend-masks-in-schools-this-fall Steve Brown