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[Analysis] There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway (apnews.com)

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NEW YORK (AP) — As Americans fend off a late summer COVID-19 spike and prepare for a fresh vaccine rollout, Republicans are raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are next.

It’s been a favorite topic among some of the GOP’s top presidential contenders. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters that people are “lurching toward” COVID-19 restrictions and “there needs to be pushback.” South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott posted online that the “radical Left” seeks to bring back school closures and mandates. And former President Donald Trump urged congressional Republicans to stop the Biden administration from bringing back COVID-19 “mandates, lockdowns or restrictions of any kind.”

“The radical Democrats are trying hard to restart COVID hysteria,” Trump told supporters in Rapid City, South Dakota, during a recent campaign stop. “I wonder why. Is there an election coming up by any chance?”

While some individual schools and colleges have implemented temporary mask requirements, there is no sign that anyone in federal or state leadership is considering widespread COVID-19 restrictions, requirements or mask mandates. The administrations of several Democratic governors denied that any such moves are even under discussion. The overriding sentiment is to leave the decisions to individuals.

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[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer 3 points 1 year ago

When it first started people were being hospitalized on a daily basis and some never checked out if you know what I mean. Lockdowns and mandates were a necessity IMO. Right now deaths and hospitalizations are uncommon and most importantly resources are not being overwhelmed. This is absolutely fear mongering.

Worst case the mandates return. Oh, noes! I gotta stop going into the office and I can only do takeout! /s