Sarasota, FL lifts mandatory masking, claims masks are “burdensome” for citizens and city

Sarasota, Florida, lifted its mandatory masking policy against advice from health experts. Commissioners stated that face coverings were too “burdensome” for citizens and businesses, and the city could not penalize everyone who breached the rule.
Pandemic aggravates opioid crisis as overdoses rise and services fall out of reach

The Public Health Agency of Canada reports a 138% increase in overdose deaths tied to opioids between March and August.