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Opinion: The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2022-04-20 09:03

The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's decision hinged on a definition of the word 'sanitation' that public health experts and legal scholars say missed the mark. NPR.org

When U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle tossed out the federal government's transportation mask mandate on Monday, she relied in part on her interpretation of the term "sanitation."

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Guidance on whether to still wear masks while traveling

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2022-04-20 08:56

Do I still need to wear a mask? A guide to help you decide. Here’s what we know about the science of masking to help you make decisions about if, when and where to cover your face. Washington Post

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U.S. Justice Dept. to appeal decision lifting mask mandate on planes, trains if CDC deems rule necessary

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2022-04-20 08:45

Justice Dept. to appeal decision lifting mask mandate on planes, trains if CDC deems rule necessary The Justice Department is not asking for a stay of the lower court decision, meaning passengers will continue to be able to fly without face coverings. NBC News

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CDC shakes up COVID travel advisory system, removes every country from its 'Do Not Travel' list

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Tue, 2022-04-19 10:22

CDC shakes up COVID travel advisory system, removes every country from its 'Do Not Travel' list The CDC on Monday removed all 89 countries from its "Do Not Travel" list. The Level 4 designation will now be reserved for "special circumstances." YahooNews

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China's Xian imposes temporary, partial lockdown to fight Omicron flare-up

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Fri, 2022-04-15 14:44

China's Xian imposes temporary, partial lockdown to fight Omicron flare-up The northwestern Chinese city of Xian said on Friday it will temporarily impose a partial lockdown to reduce its 13 million residents' movement, after reporting dozens of COVID-19 infections this month, as China fights a record wave of cases. Reuters Reuters

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CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Thu, 2022-04-14 15:09

CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for airplanes and public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases. AP NEWS

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“In order to assess the potential impact the rise of cases has on severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths, and health care system capacity, the CDC order will remain in place at this time,” the agency said in a statement...

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Guangzhou closes to most arrivals as China’s outbreak grows

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Mon, 2022-04-11 10:32

Guangzhou closes to most arrivals as China's outbreak grows BEIJING (AP) — The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities. Shanghai has taken the brunt of the rise, with another 26,087 cases announced on Monday, only 914 of which showed symptoms. AP NEWS

BEIJING (AP) — The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities.

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