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The Nationwide Travel Mask Mandate Has Ended ... For Now

The Biden administration sought to extend the rule for another two weeks, citing a rise in new COVID-19 cases. But a federal judge has voided the mandate, eliciting cheers and fears from travelers. The White House says it'll review the ruling, but in the meantime, will no longer enforce the masking requirement. Major U.S. airlines were quick to support the change.

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The Nationwide Travel Mask Mandate Has Ended ... For Now

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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 …

    Which US airlines dropped their mask mandates?

    Which US airlines dropped their mask mandates?

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