How dropping mask mandates could impact the COVID pandemic

How dropping mask mandates could impact the COVID pandemic

The federal court ruling this past week striking down the federal mask mandates on planes and public transit has left very few indoor masking requirements in the U.S. This comes as public health experts brace for the next COVID surge…

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Why the DOJ is appealing a judge’s decision to drop transportation mask mandates

Why the DOJ is appealing a judge’s decision to drop transportation mask mandates

After a judge struck down the federal mask mandate for public transportation, the Centers for Disease Control says it still recommends masking. On Wednesday, the Department of Justice appealed the decision. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find…

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A judge struck down the travel mask mandate. Here’s what that means for you

A judge struck down the travel mask mandate. Here’s what that means for you

A federal judge in Florida on Monday struck down a COVID mask mandate for planes, buses and trains, and imposed a nationwide injunction. The judge ruled that the mandate exceeds the authority of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…

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