Kansas City Activists Encourage Locals To MASK UP During Thanksgiving Travels

Long after the COVID pandemic endures . . . A controversial American fashion statement lingers . . . 

Today we notice a local effort that won't garner much push back from progressives but might stir stronger emotions from conservatives . . . 

Meanwhile . . . Some older adults and people with health concerns might need masks but we don't see many out in the wild nowadays . . . This public awareness campaign might change all that . . . 

Check-it:  

"When tens of thousands of Kansas City residents take to the roads and skies this holiday season, they will unknowingly spread germs as they go.

"This could lead to increased transmission of infections, especially with childhood vaccination rates declining in most U.S. counties, according to NBC News and Stanford University. But doctors agree one effective way to reduce the spread is to wear a mask.

"That’s where the Kansas City mutual aid group 816 COVID Crew comes in — by helping provide free, high-quality masks to the public."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KCUR:  Holiday travel brings higher risk of infection. A Kansas City group is helping people mask up 

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