The Gazette Article Rating

University of Iowa rejects Iowa City mask mandate

Aug 20, 2021 View Original Article
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    12% Somewhat Conservative

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  • Policy Leaning

    -4% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    10% Negative

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : With COVID case rates and hospitalizations climbing across Iowa just as students at all levels return to class, Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague on Thursday reinstated an emergency mask mandate through Sept. 30 requiring face coverings in indoor settings like stores, restaurants, public schools, movie theaters, and the UI campus.

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