Confusion Lingers, as U.S. Court Lifts Federal Enforcement, of Mask Mandates.
On April 18, the United States ended federal
enforcement of mask mandates on major air carriers
and for passengers traveling through most airports. .
'The Washington Post' reports that different rules
at the nation's largest airports have
left passengers confused. .
'The Washington Post' reports that different rules
at the nation's largest airports have
left passengers confused. .
Despite a federal judge ruling to end the federal mask mandate for transportation, it remains unclear where and when people are still required to wear masks. .
On April 18, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
of Florida ruled that the mandate exceeds the statutory authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On April 18, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle
of Florida ruled that the mandate exceeds the statutory authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On April 19, airports in Chicago, New York
and Philadelphia announced that
mask requirements would remain in place. .
Meanwhile, Amtrak, Uber
and Lyft all announced that masks
would be optional for passengers. .
'The Washington Post' reports
that many transit agencies across
the country have also made masks optional.
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority,
San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit System and the Chicago Transit Authority will continue to enforce a mask mandate. .
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority,
San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit System and the Chicago Transit Authority will continue to enforce a mask mandate. .
According to White House press secretary
Jen Psaki, the decision to appeal the ruling to end
the federal mandate is up to the Department of Justice.
According to White House press secretary
Jen Psaki, the decision to appeal the ruling to end
the federal mandate is up to the Department of Justice.
We’ve said from the start that our response
should be guided by the science and data
and by experts. Public health decisions
shouldn’t be made by the courts; they
should be made by public health experts, Jen Psaki, White House press secretary,
via 'The Washington Post'
