(PM.) CNN claimed in an article on Wednesday that it’s time for people to “mask up” as so-called experts warn about a recent surge in COVID-19 cases. This is amid speculation that the Biden White House will reinstate pandemic-era mandates.
In the article titled, “It may be time to break out the masks against Covid, some experts say,” CNN encouraged its readers to “dust off those N95 masks.”
Is it gonna be like this again? pic.twitter.com/kQpMUouIfa
— Libby Emmons (@libbyemmons) August 23, 2023
Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist and professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, told the network that people considered to be “high-risk” should return to masking, including 80-year-old Democrat President Joe Biden.
“Octogenarians comprise the highest-risk group for complications following Covid infection,” Reiner said. “At least until the numbers start to drop again, it would be appropriate for President Biden to take some precautions and wear a mask in crowds.”
“If you’re a caregiver for somebody who is at increased risk of complication following infection, then I think you should also consider putting a mask on in public places,” Reiner said. “And since the masks that are most effective are N95 that are now readily available, that’s the kind of mask you should wear.”
While CNN seemingly attempts to induce fear into its readers, the network explained that the average American doesn’t appear to be taking this apparent surge in COVID cases all that seriously and is reluctant to return to pandemic-era mandates.
“Despite the concern among experts and some institutions, Americans don’t appear to be worried enough about the recent rise in cases to change their behavior,” CNN wrote, citing a recent study from Axios.
Guess what time it is, America! pic.twitter.com/EBp7LfNDcU
— Libby Emmons (@libbyemmons) August 23, 2023
