As coronavirus cases continue to surge in the U.S., more and more states have begun issuing orders that require residents to wear face masks while out in public. In fact, according to NPR, more than 20 states have implemented such mask mandates so far.
However, these orders have not been met with unanimous enthusiasm, as many people have been quite vocal about their opposition to what they say is an infringement on basic human rights.
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