miguel almaguer has more. reporter: this is after cdc released the blotted map saying all americans should wear masks indoors where covid spread is substantial or high, northbound s governor argued the mandate flies in the face of public health goals. it s frustrated. it s confusing. they re sending mixed messages constantly. reporter: as americans and elected leaders struggle to find common ground over simple health measures which is it? vaccines or masks? the vaccines work or don t work. something has changed, and what has changed is the virus. the delta variant is driving covid clusters in every state. the attorney general in missouri says he ll sue to overturn
surge in cases back home in the united states is causing confusion and irritation after the cdc reissued those new face mask guidelines for regions of the country where the virus is spreading rapidly. and for children returning back to school, though some local leaders moved quickly to adopt them, others are pointing to a loss in confidence as the agency s policies evolve. all of this comes as covid cases spike in some areas, leaving hospitals overwhelmed. miguel almaguer has the fallout. reporter: tonight mask confusion as the united states stands divided over changing guidelines, just hours after the cdc released this blotted map saying all americans should wear masks indoors where covid spread is substantial or high. nebraska s governor argued the guidance flies in the face of public health goals. at least nine states already have restrictions on mask mandates. it s frustrating. it s confusing.