In-N-Out will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless they have a doctor’s note, according to internal company emails leaked on social media last week.

Boston has urged people to start wearing masks, and the Biden administration is weighing its next legal step in a court fight over the abrupt end of the national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit.

On Monday, a federal judge halted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s extended mask mandate.

Across Virginia, the number of people living in areas where the CDC would recommend masking indoors continues to decrease.

Across Virginia, 62 of the 133 cities and counties changed levels.

Americans who have been clamoring for an end to mask-wearing have welcomed new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the last two weeks, the U.S. infection rate has dropped 64%.

Virginia's General Assembly moved swiftly Wednesday to put the final legislative touches on a bill that bans local school systems from imposing mask mandates on students.

On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Glenn Youngkin is scheduled to sign the bill that would end school mask mandates across Virginia on March 1.

School mask mandates in Virginia would end on March 1 if the General Assembly adopts amendments made by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to just-passed legislation on the issue.

Monday night, Franklin County School Board made the decision to change their masking policy.

The Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill that would end mask mandates in schools across Virginia.

Authorities say a man who wanted to join the protests in Canada's capital over mask mandates called in a bomb threat but called the wrong Ottawa.

In short, the case was thrown out because the parents asked for the wrong types of remedies.

A bipartisan majority in the Virginia Senate voted Tuesday to advance legislation that would ban public school systems from imposing mask requirements on students.

The Supreme Court of Virginia has dismissed a challenge to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order allowing parents to opt their children out of school mask mandates.

The Supreme Court of Virginia has dismissed a challenge to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order allowing parents to opt their children out of school mask mandates.

A judge found Friday that Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order on masks cannot override school district policy, according to NBC Washington.

Having trouble finding an N95 mask? You can now solve that problem and get groceries at the same time.

Governor Glenn Younkin’s executive order to lift the mask mandate in schools went into effect on Monday, leaving the decision on whether students wear a mask up to the parents.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has asked the Supreme Court of Virginia to dismiss a lawsuit challenging his executive order allowing parents to opt out of mandates requiring children to wear masks in school.

They’ll vote on whether to abide by Youngkin’s executive order or leave the mandate in place for one more week.

Virginia's new Republican governor was facing pushback from Democratic lawmakers, school districts and a group of parents who sued him Tuesday over an executive order that aims to create an opt-out for classroom mask mandates.

With new COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates shattering pandemic records, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering updating its mask guidance

A 37-year-old man working as a security guard in an Apple store in New York City was stabbed multiple times following a dispute over wearing a mask inside the store to comply with Covid-19 safety policies, police said.

There are now some new requirements when it comes to masks in Franklin County schools.

The start of the school year was previously moved to October 1.

The U.S. is doubling the fine for people who break the rule requiring masks on planes, trains and other forms of public transit to slow the spread of COVID-19, with President Joe Biden warning Thursday that violators should “be prepared to pay.”

Craig County schools took the necessary steps to align with Governor Ralph Northam’s K-12 masking policy.

On Thursday night, hours after Virginia issued a universal mask mandate for all schools, one school board voted to not follow suit.

Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's administration issued a universal mask mandate for K-12 schools Thursday.

Monday night, the Franklin County School Board voted to require masks for the upcoming school year, despite a vote last month, making masking a “parent choice.”

During Governor Ralph Northam’s 32-minute news conference Thursday, not once did he use the phrase ‘mask mandate’ while addressing the policy for grades K through 12 -- even when asked about it multiple times. That has many wondering if it was a political move ahead of November’s election.

Days before classes start, the Roanoke County School Board will now require masks for everyone this fall - vaccinated or not.

With the fall semester around the corner for Virginia college students, you can add Roanoke College to the list of schools requiring masks.

You can add Danville to the list of Virginia school districts that will require masks this fall, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced new coronavirus guidance for the Commonwealth as cases begin to increase.

As coronavirus cases rise across the Commonwealth, many parents are now wondering how to keep their children safe.

Leaders say they could revisit the policy in the near future, depending on the number of COVID-19 cases in the Hill City.

An update in CDC mask guidelines has many families asking will my child be required to wear a mask while at school?

At this time, it doesn’t look like a mask requirement is returning to Virginia.

Masks had started to disappear from store shelves but they may be front and center again.

Should students be required to wear masks this fall? In Radford, the answer to that question won’t be decided by school leaders.

New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics said everyone older than 2 years of age should wear masks at school this fall, whether they’re vaccinated against COVID-19 or not.

Diners are mostly free to speak their mind at a Northern California cafe, but doing so through the protective confines of a mask will cost a cover charge of $5.

Kids at summer camps can skip wearing masks outdoors, with some exceptions.

Health authorities have changed their guidance on who should wear masks and when to wear them. Here's a look at how what we know about masks has changed, and how government officials are increasingly getting behind the idea of mandating the use of masks. But when BOTH people are wearing masks, that produced the best result. For example, study participants who were supposed to wear masks sometimes didn’t. The president also held rallies that brought together thousands of supporters, most of them not wearing masks.

Still, creating 700 face masks seems to transcend just “the basics,” wouldn’t you say? Moore’s personal project started in April, when Gleaners Community Food Bank asked for help from the community in making face masks for the group’s volunteers, and Moore decided she would lend a hand. Now she estimates she’s made hundreds of face masks for anyone who needs one. She uses some basic patterns and others that are a little more fun, and said she’s working on 50 Halloween-themed masks at the moment. When COVID-19 started, Moore was laid off for three months, so she had some extra time on her hands.

This time last year, we were beginning to talk about what kinds of fun costumes and masks we might wear for Halloween. Nowadays, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, masks are an every day, everywhere kind of thing. In an effort to fight the spread of the coronavirus, masks have been mandated for wear in plenty of places, so perhaps your mask has become second nature. That not only makes it a little more fun for those wearing the masks, but for us who are out people-watching (and unable to actually see people’s faces). And perhaps you just might give some others some fun ideas to work with.

MADRID – Masks will be mandatory for all students in Spain, ages 6 or older, when returning to schools in September because of increased coronavirus cases, the government announced Thursday. Previously, masks were only required for students above age 12 by some Spanish regions. Students will receive a daily body temperature check, must wash hands at least five times per day and classrooms will need frequent ventilation, the government said. That allows localized quarantines if there’s a positive test, rather than closing entire schools. Parents and teachers have expressed concern, with new waves of outbreaks since the country emerged from a strict lockdown.

Ford Motor Company donated face masks and face shields to the Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department. The department plans to share the 18,000 face masks and 2,000 face shields with other first responders and public safety agencies in Wythe County. Ford Motor Company donated face masks and face shields to the Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department. (Wytheville Fire & Rescue Department)Wytheville Fire & Rescue plans to deliver the masks from their 1919 Ford Model T American La France fire engine, which they showcased on Thursday along with the donations. The Virginia State Police, Wytheville Police Department and Wythe County Community Hospital are among the agencies who will be receiving donations.

ROANOKE, Va. – One local health director said businesses appear to be learning the importance of wearing a face mask. As 10 News has reported, many major retailers have banned people from not wearing a mask indoors. In Virginia, masks have been required in public buildings since May, but many businesses have reportedly not been enforcing the policy. Roanoke and Alleghany Health Districts Director Dr. Molly O’Dell said on Tuesday the Virginia Department of Health is reaching out to businesses whenever a mask complaint is reported. “We help them develop tools or approaches to individuals who choose not to wear face coverings,” O’Dell said.

CNN – Over 750 faculty at Georgia Tech signed a letter to the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents saying that the school's plan to reopen campus without face mask requirements is dangerous and not based on science. The faculty letter comes after Georgia Tech issued its "Tech Moving Forward" plans for reopening campus with in-class instruction in the fall. According to the plan, Georgia Tech students are "strongly encouraged" to wear a cloth face covering on campus but are not required to do so. Seth Marder, a professor of chemistry, materials science and engineering at Georgia Tech, said the policy of not mandating masks is “irresponsible and puts the Georgia Tech community at significant health risk.”Georgia is one of 31 states that have not mandated people wear masks. close dialogCovid-19Your local resource.Set your location and log in to find local resources and information on Covid-19 in your area.Set Location

RICHMOND, Va. – Wearing a mask in public buildings will continue to be mandatory in Virginia. A lawsuit filed in the state’s 20th Judicial Circuit challenging Governor Northam’s mandate issued last month lost in court Monday. The state attorney general's office argued in defense of the mandate. Attorney General Mark Herring said masks help keep people safe and show others you care about them. This is the tenth case the attorney general’s office has won in defense of the state’s coronavirus regulations.

ROANOKE, Va. – Gov. Ralph Northam’s mask order comes with plenty of controversy. Dr. Ed Lynch, 10 News political analyst, said politically, the governor’s order has Republicans against him, evident from their statements released on Tuesday. Lynch said this also highlights a downside of the state’s one-term-and-out system for governors. “It has had one definite impact: It has united the Virginia Republican party," said Lynch.

ROANOKE, Va. – Now that face masks will soon be mandatory in certain public settings in Virginia, their demand is bound to reach new heights. Amy Driver is a stay-at-home mom who is making masks free of charge for those in need. “Everyone has different abilities and I figure I can sew so I might as well do what I can to help,” Driver said. Joe Stanley is the owner of Upcycled Gifts in Roanoke and he said making masks are what’s keeping his business afloat. For more information on how to make your own face covering, you can watch the video they provide here.

Harvey said most people he’s seen in airports are wearing masks. “I feel safer flying, actually," said Harvey. "I fly all the time, so I’m used to it.”Katherine Thatcher is a big fan of masks on airplanes. If you show up for your flight without a mask, airport marketing director Brad Boettcher said there’s no need to panic. As for requiring masks in the airport itself, Boettcher said if that mandate comes down from the CDC the airport will comply, but as of Monday it was optional.

ROANOKE, Va. – Some local elderly residents can now better protect themselves from the coronavirus thanks to a Virginia lawmaker. Sam Rasoul, who’s district includes Roanoke, handed out masks at Melrose Towers in Roanoke on Monday afternoon. He also handed out information about the coronavirus, instructions for making masks out of T-shirts and distributed fresh fruit for residents. So anytime we’ve got a building like this, people congregating together, we’ve got to do everything we can to protect vulnerable populations. Zion AME Church, the Roanoke Health Department and the Virginia Housing Authority.

In case you missed it, health officials are now recommending that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings, for example, in spots where it might be difficult to maintain social distancing. Just keep in mind: “These face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing. Cloth face coverings are especially important to wear in public in areas of widespread COVID-19 illness.”Got it. Wearing cloth face coverings is an additional public health measure. “Cloth face coverings can be made from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost,” the CDC said.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – A Martinsville City Council member is trying to make sure people in his city who need masks to help protect themselves from the coronavirus have them. He volunteered to sell and deliver them for the Martinsville business owner who made them because she doesn’t have time. When Turner saw police officers out on a community walk Thursday morning, he stopped and gave them some masks. I’ve been delivering masks all morning long," Turner said. She was making masks before she even knew she had a market for them.”The police department plans to handout the masks during the next community walk to people in need.