Justice Department will appeal mask ruling if CDC says mandate is still needed
The DOJ said Tuesday that it disagrees with a district court's decision to end the mask mandate.
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The DOJ said Tuesday that it disagrees with a district court's decision to end the mask mandate.
Uber and Lyft riders and drivers may now leave their masks at home, after a judge struck down a federal mask mandate.
Despite the relief by many passengers and airline staff, not everyone was pleased by the decision.
For now, federal agencies are reviewing the judge's decision, a Biden administration official said.
A U.S. District Court judge in Florida ruled that the mask mandate exceeds the CDC's authority.
Some colleges and one major city are reinstating masking rules in hopes of containing the Omicron BA.2 subvariant.
The CEOs of 10 U.S.-based airlines signed a letter urging President Biden to drop the requirements, as the U.K., Canada, and the European Union have already done.
The governor said their mask-wearing is "COVID theater."
The California Teachers Association said it expected a mixed reaction to the announcement at schools.
New York City's indoor vaccine mandate could end by March 7, the mayor said.
More parts of the country are dropping mask requirements, signaling a new phase in the pandemic.
The debate over masking in schools continues to simmer.
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The weeks-long demonstrations have blocked one of the busiest bridges between the U.S. and Canada.
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The school boards claim the governor's executive order conflicts with current state law.
Officials are investigating a threat made by a parent at a Virginia school board meeting.
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