
The political drama and the hysterics surrounding mask mandates during the height of the pandemic still linger, like the deadly virus that led to the necessity to don face coverings.
Last week, less than 24 hours after city employees in St. Louis were told they’d be required to wear masks indoors, officials stepped back and said the protective gear would no longer be compulsory — but strongly recommended. Credit Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, who was ready to “step in and oppose new mask mandates,” according to Newsweek.