States, Cities Implement Mandates To Protect Kids From COVID-19

The CDC reports that 258 children under 17 were hospitalized daily last week. In response, cities and states are implementing new safety mandates. A federal judge has ordered a mask mandate in a large Tennessee school district, while an Arizona judge struck down a ban on school mask mandates. Massachusetts is extending its mask requirements in public schools through November 1st. In New York, hospitals and nursing homes can now dismiss unvaccinated workers.

According to the CDC, how many children 17 and under were admitted to the hospital each day last week?

• 200

• 150

• 300

• 258

Which state's judge struck down a ban on mask mandates in schools?

• Tennessee

• Arizona

• Massachusetts

• New York

What is the primary focus of the new mandates being put in place by cities and states?

• To reduce healthcare costs

• To increase hospital capacity

• To ensure children's safety

• To promote vaccination

What action did Massachusetts take regarding mask requirements in schools?

• Removed mask mandates

• Extended mask requirements

• No action taken

• Implemented a new mask mandate

In which state can hospitals and nursing homes dismiss unvaccinated workers?

• Massachusetts

• Tennessee

• Arizona

• New York