/tags/mask-mandate Mask Mandate en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:17:51 GMT /2023-10-26/in-rare-vote-for-ohios-u-s-senators-brown-sides-with-vance-to-ban-mask-mandates-on-transit U.S. senators are working on a “minibus” appropriations package to fund the government. That package now includes an amendment prohibiting mask mandates on transit supported by Ohio's two senators. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:17:51 GMT /2023-10-26/in-rare-vote-for-ohios-u-s-senators-brown-sides-with-vance-to-ban-mask-mandates-on-transit Sarah Donaldson /coronavirus/2022-07-29/ohio-university-reinstates-mask-mandate-for-all-indoor-spaces-on-athens-campus-starting-aug-1 Ohio University will once again require masks be worn in all indoor spaces on the Athens campus starting Monday, August 1. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:54:05 GMT /coronavirus/2022-07-29/ohio-university-reinstates-mask-mandate-for-all-indoor-spaces-on-athens-campus-starting-aug-1 WOUB News Team /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-05-31/doj-asks-federal-appeals-court-to-reverse-order-lifting-travel-mask-mandate The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority." Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:59:59 GMT /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-05-31/doj-asks-federal-appeals-court-to-reverse-order-lifting-travel-mask-mandate Jonathan Franklin /npr-news/2022-04-20/the-doj-will-appeal-the-recent-mask-ruling-by-a-federal-judge This decision to appeal comes just two days after U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ruled against the federal mask mandate. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:35:00 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-20/the-doj-will-appeal-the-recent-mask-ruling-by-a-federal-judge Jaclyn Diaz /news/2022-04-19/end-of-tsa-mask-mandate-prompts-joy-and-concern-for-columbus-airport-travelers A trip to John Glenn International Airport found travelers who are both supportive of and against the changes. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:10:10 GMT /news/2022-04-19/end-of-tsa-mask-mandate-prompts-joy-and-concern-for-columbus-airport-travelers Natasha Williams /news/2022-04-19/cota-drops-mask-mandate-after-judge-voids-federal-mask-mandate The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will no longer require masks on any of its transit vehicles or facilities. The move announced on Tuesday morning takes effect immediately. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:54:42 GMT /news/2022-04-19/cota-drops-mask-mandate-after-judge-voids-federal-mask-mandate Trecia Pannell /npr-news/2022-04-18/these-airlines-are-dropping-mask-mandates-after-a-federal-judges-ruling Delta, United, Southwest, American and Alaska Airlines and other say masks are now optional for travelers on their aircraft. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:55:41 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-18/these-airlines-are-dropping-mask-mandates-after-a-federal-judges-ruling Jonathan Franklin, Bill Chappell /npr-news/2022-04-18/justice-department-might-appeal-the-mask-ruling-if-the-cdc-says-theyre-still-needed The mask-wearing requirement had been initially imposed in early 2021, shortly after President Biden took office. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:12:38 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-18/justice-department-might-appeal-the-mask-ruling-if-the-cdc-says-theyre-still-needed Ken Barcus, Jonathan Franklin /npr-news/2022-04-13/cdc-extends-transportation-mask-mandate-until-may-3 The Biden administration will continue to require travelers to wear masks on planes and other forms of public transport,. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:04:24 GMT /npr-news/2022-04-13/cdc-extends-transportation-mask-mandate-until-may-3 Will Stone, Pien Huang /npr-news/2022-03-24/u-s-airline-ceos-call-on-president-biden-to-end-the-federal-mask-mandate-on-planes The CEOs argue that the increase in vaccinations and the lifting of restrictions in other countries should make the Biden administration reconsider the policy for travelers. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 23:43:00 GMT /npr-news/2022-03-24/u-s-airline-ceos-call-on-president-biden-to-end-the-federal-mask-mandate-on-planes Jonathan Franklin