Southern States See Mask Shortages as Mandates Return and School Starts

There are new concerns that masks may soon be hard to get, as sales of face coverings have surged in recent weeks. Mask mandates are going into effect again around the country, and parents are stocking up for school. According to USA Today, masks are selling out in some COVID-19 hotspots, many of which have lagging vaccination numbers. In New York, vaccines are now mandatory for all indoor activities. One Brooklyn coffee shop is refusing to enforce the order, posting a huge sign in their window.