Cloth face coverings do not protect anyone and they actually make people less healthy, forcing them to breathe in their own waste products.

The article makes it political:

Republican officials have expressed alarm about the return of mandates

But Republican Donald J Trump himself said he is a "believer in masks". I don't know if he believes in Jesus, but he clearly spoke about his support of getting millions and millions of masks out to Americans virtually overnight. Both parties have pushed harmful practices, so do not be deceived into thinking either party will save you. Only Jesus can do that.