Democratic leaders around the country are facing criticism and blowback after they rushed to reimpose unpopular mask mandates following updated coronavirus guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "I will not comply with Pelosi's anti-science mask mandates," she said. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., called the renewed mask mandates a "socialist takeover of America" led by Pelosi and President Biden. CDC GUIDANCE FALLOUT: HOUSE, WHITE HOUSE BRING BACK MASK MANDATESHence the updated guidance to recommend masks indoors once again, even for fully vaccinated people. However, the CDC does not have the authority to impose mask mandates – that’s up to state and local governments.

Source: Fox News July 30, 2021 01:30 UTC