According to new data from a Gallup poll, 11 percent of Americans have not considered wearing a mask in the past week. And while that’s down from 18 percent in April, it’s still a notable number of people. The good news, however, is that mask usage has gone up overall. “The percentage of U.S. adults who say they have worn a mask in public in the past seven days rose from 51 percent in early April to the current 86 percent high point,” according to Gallup. The increase in mask usage is a promising sign that the country may be on the right path toward slowing community spread. But with more than 10 percent of Americans not even considering wearing a mask, many places throughout the U.S. could still be at risk for spiking cases. And the issue remains divided along partisan lines: According to the Gallup poll, 98 percent of Democrats report wearing a mask in the past week, as opposed to only 66 percent of Republicans.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. While there are currently only four states that do not require masks to be worn in public places, even in states with mask mandates in place, it can be challenging to enforce the ruling. While the uptick in cases has made some Americans more cautious, many continue to avoid wearing masks. And to learn more about the states that don’t have mandates, These Are the Only Remaining States With No Face Mask Requirement.
