An Ohio county health department is apologizing after receiving backlash over its mask guidance, which told minorities not to wear face coverings with 'gang symbolism.”
and harassment from police.
The guidance said minorities should"avoid fabrics that elicit deeply held stereotypes," such as bandanas, skull prints and horror prints. The department also said that homemade masks should either loop around the ear or have strings that tie around the head. The guidance led to some backlash on social media. One Twitter user deemed the department's recommendations as racist."They’re really suggesting that POC take responsibility and make careful mask choices during a GLOBAL PANDEMIC to avoid being lynched," Alissa Smith wrote.
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