Passengers react to masks no longer being required at CAE
After a federal judge ruled the current federal travel mask mandate is unlawful, travelers here at home say they’re skipping on packing their masks for flights.
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AG Wilson reacts to federal judge’s ruling on public transportation mask mandate
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson responded to the news that a federal judge ruled the public transportation mask mandate unlawful. The attorney general called the ruling a victory.
Masks no longer required at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Officials with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport say masks will no longer be required while in the airport. Officials with the Columbia Metropolitan Airport say masks will no longer be required while in the airport.
Mixed reactions as federal judge rules travel mask mandate unlawful
Some mid-flight cheers Monday as many travelers were excited to finally take off their masks on airplanes, after a federal judge ruled the current federal travel mask mandate is unlawful. Still, there are some mixed reaction to the news. Some applaud the decision, while others like the White House, call it a disappointment. This comes as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across most of the country.
Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel
A federal judge in Florida has voided the national mask mandate covering airplanes and other public transportation as exceeding the authority of U.S. health officials. The Justice Department declined to comment Monday when asked if the government planned to appeal the ruling.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises
By Zeke Miller
The order was set to expire April 18, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday extended it by two weeks.
Philadelphia becomes first major city to bring back indoor mask mandate
Philadelphia is the first major city to bring back its indoor mask mandate. In just days, Americans will learn whether they’ll continue to mask up on public transportation as cases are spiking in parts of the country.
CDC expected to release update on transportation mask mandate
An update on the transportation mask mandate is expected to be released later this week.
AG Wilson joins multistate action against mask mandate on public transportation
Wilson says the mandate is unlawful and exceeds the authority of the CDC.
Group of airlines looking to get rid of mask mandate on flights
ou could be flying maskless soon, if a group of airlines has its way. They want to get rid of mask mandates on flights and test requirements for international travel.
