Claim: The U.S. is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, so it may be prudent for people to wear masks when out in public and take a few extra precautions. But the government is not planning to implement mask mandates or "lockdowns," despite claims from the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Fact-check: No Support for Viral Claim That COVID-19 'Lockdowns' Are Returning This Fall - FactCheck.org
Verdict: the u.s. is seeing an uptick in covid-19 cases, so it may be prudent for people to wear masks when out in public and take a few extra precautions. but the government is not planning to implement mask mandates or "lockdowns," despite claims from the conspiracy theorist alex jones.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jessica Mcdonald
Date published: 2023-08-25T22:23:49