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US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

By Zeke Miller (AP)

Jun 10, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

CDC defends its authority to issue mask mandate for U.S. travelers

Jun 1, 2022 12:31 PM EDT

CNN,

As of now, the U.S. does not have a federal mask mandate, and no emergency order has been filed to enforce one.

How much protection you get from wearing a mask around unmasked people

Apr 25, 2022 6:26 PM EDT

CNN,

Now to the latest on the mask mandates, which are no longer in effect for major public transportation. Some might be wondering if they will still be protected if they are the only one wearing a mask?

Confusion over mask mandates as Justice Dept. appeals federal judge’s ruling

Apr 22, 2022 5:34 PM EDT

ABC News,

Confusion across the country over mask mandates. As some states are drop them, others reinstate them. This comes as the Justice Department appeals a federal judge’s ruling.

Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

By Michael Balsamo

Apr 20, 2022 6:23 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs. It came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal judge in Florida earlier this week.

More Americans taking off their masks on public transportation as cases rise in several states

Apr 20, 2022 5:24 PM EDT

ABC News,

More confusion between Americans tonight over masking up. Millions will now be going maskless after a judge struck down the federal mask requirement on public transportation. Some local officials are reinstating their own mask requirements as the country sees a rise in new daily cases.

With the airline mask mandate lifted, United says it will allow some banned passengers back on board

Apr 20, 2022 5:22 PM EDT

CNN,

Now that the mask mandate has ended for airlines, United says passengers who were banned for not following mask rules can now fly again, but it’s on a case-by-case basis.

DOJ considering appeal after federal judge strikes down mask mandate on public transport

Apr 20, 2022 12:17 PM EDT

ABC News,

On Tuesday, a federal judge struck down the nationwide mask mandates for planes and public transport. The Department of Justice is now considering an appeal. Meanwhile, confusion reigns with different rules for planes, airports and the subway. Passengers are faced with making their own choices.

Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed

By Heather Hollingsworth and Teresa Crawford

Apr 19, 2022 6:34 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Justice Department says it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.

Some confusion as the TSA no longer enforces mask mandate

Apr 19, 2022 5:22 PM EDT

ABC News,

Travelers face confusion with the TSA no longer enforcing face coverings on planes and at airports, but some local officials still requiring them. ABC News breaks down what this all means for travelers.

mask mandate

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

By Zeke Miller (AP)

CDC defends its authority to issue mask mandate for U.S. travelers

How much protection you get from wearing a mask around unmasked people

Confusion over mask mandates as Justice Dept. appeals federal judge’s ruling

Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

By Michael Balsamo

More Americans taking off their masks on public transportation as cases rise in several states

With the airline mask mandate lifted, United says it will allow some banned passengers back on board

DOJ considering appeal after federal judge strikes down mask mandate on public transport

Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed

By Heather Hollingsworth and Teresa Crawford

Some confusion as the TSA no longer enforces mask mandate

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