New York City and San Francisco are considering bringing back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases rise in both cities..
**New York City**.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Friday that he is considering a mask mandate for indoor public spaces as the city’s COVID-19 positivity rate has risen to 2.74%. This is the highest level since February..
Adams said that he will make a decision on a mask mandate next week. He said that he is looking at the data and consulting with public health experts..
**San Francisco**.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed said on Thursday that she is also considering a mask mandate for indoor public spaces. The city’s COVID-19 positivity rate has risen to 2.9%..
Breed said that she will make a decision on a mask mandate next week. She said that she is looking at the data and consulting with public health experts..
**Other cities**.
Other cities across the United States are also considering bringing back mask mandates. Los Angeles County is considering a mask mandate for indoor public spaces. Philadelphia is also considering a mask mandate..
**CDC guidance**.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people wear masks in indoor public spaces in areas with high COVID-19 community levels. New York City and San Francisco are both in areas with high COVID-19 community levels..
**Public opinion**.
Public opinion on mask mandates is divided. Some people support mask mandates, while others oppose them..
A recent poll by the Pew Research Center found that 56% of Americans support mask mandates in indoor public spaces. However, there is a partisan divide on the issue. Democrats are more likely to support mask mandates than Republicans..
**Conclusion**.
New York City and San Francisco are considering bringing back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases rise in both cities. Other cities across the United States are also considering mask mandates. The CDC recommends that people wear masks in indoor public spaces in areas with high COVID-19 community levels. Public opinion on mask mandates is divided..
