Published 2 years ago

Mask Mandate on Airplanes Could Be Extended

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The Biden administration faces an April 18 deadline on whether to extend or end a mandate requiring travelers to wear masks. Industry groups and Republican lawmakers want the White House to end the 14-month-old mask mandate. It comes amid a spike in COVID-19 cases - including numerous U.S. officials who attended a recent white-tie dinner.

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Reuters

White House faces April 18 deadline on transit mask mandate

The Biden administration faces an April 18 deadline on whether to extend or end a mandate requiring travelers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and in transit hubs.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Washington Times

Philadelphia reinstates mask mandate April 18 in major reversal

The new White House COVID-19 coordinator is “not overly concerned” about the rise of the BA.2 variant because hospitalizations remain low but said Monday an extension of the federal mask mandate on public transportation remains a distinct possibility.

2 years ago·United States

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CBS News

Mask mandate for airlines and trains: Will it end or be extended?

An extension of the rule is being considered as COVID-19 cases numbers rise across the U.S.

2 years ago

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The Hill

White House adviser: Extending TSA mask mandate ‘absolutely’ still on the table

A top White House COVID-19 adviser on Monday said that extending the federal mask mandate for all transportation networks, which is set to expire next week, is “absolutely” under consid…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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IBTimes

White House Faces April 18 Deadline On Transit Mask Mandate

The Biden administration faces an April 18 deadline on whether to extend or end a mandate requiring travelers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and in transit hubs. Industry groups and Republican lawmakers want the White House to end the 14-month-old mask mandate. But it comes amid a spike in COVID-19 cases - including numerous U.S. officials who attended a recent white-tie dinner in Washington.

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Examiner

Extension of transportation mask mandate ‘absolutely on the table,’ Jha says

The Biden administration is prepared to extend the federal mask mandate further for transportation networks, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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