Mask mandates return in some areas as COVID-19 cases rise

Mask mandates have been reintroduced in certain parts of California and Georgia due to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations and the emergence of new variants. While public health guidance generally regards masks as effective but optional, a Supreme Court ruling prevents the White House from enforcing mask mandates in companies with over 100 employees. Officials assure that COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low in most of the country, and updated fall vaccines should be effective. Psalm 94:18-19 encourages seeking support in God's unfailing love when faced with anxieties.