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A sign on the front doors of Westlund's Apple Market in Lansing, Mich., asks customers to wear a mask unless they are vaccinated against COVID-19. Michelle Jokisch Polo/WKAR hide caption
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Mask Or No Mask? Confusion Persists As Businesses Decide On Policies
WKAR Public Media
May 25, 2021 • As states across the U.S. begin lifting indoor mask mandates for the fully vaccinated, there's widespread confusion. Both businesses and customers are struggling over their decisions on mask-wearing.
For children, the risk of serious consequences from COVID-19 is the same magnitude as the risk they face from the flu. But for parents, experts say, it's a matter of perspective. d3sign/Getty Images hide caption
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Children's Risk Of Serious Illness From COVID-19 Is As Low As It Is For The Flu
May 25, 2021 • Though the odds are comparable, many parents worry more about the less familiar disease. New mask guidelines have heightened anxiety. Experts explain the actual versus perceived risks of severe COVID.
Children's Risk Of Serious Illness From COVID-19 Is As Low As It Is For The Flu