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CDC extends mask mandate for planes, trains until May 3

The extension comes as health officials say COVID cases are on the rise in parts of the U.S.

(ABC News) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has decided to extend the federal mask mandate for planes and trains until May 3, the agency announced on Wednesday. The current mandate was set to expire this coming Monday, April 18. Citing the rapid spread of an Omicron subvariant, BA.2, which now makes up more than 85% of COVID…

New military aid heading to Ukraine

Millions in new military aid will soon be heading to Ukraine. ABC News has learned a formal announcement could be made this week, as two European leaders say they’re considering a major move, taking steps to join NATO.