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Robert Jenrick is the housing, communities and local government secretary. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

U.K. to make face coverings optional by July 19

Government officials in the U.K. have announced face coverings would soon become optional. Housing Minister Robert Jenrick made the announcement on Sunday as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions.

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‘StopMaskingKids.com’ gains traction

After their young child was forced to wear a mask in 90 degree weather, two Florida parents are now fighting back. One America’s Caitlin Sinclair has the story.