What The End Of The Mask Mandate Means For The Pandemic — And High-Risk Travelers
What The End Of The Mask Mandate Means For The Pandemic — And High-Risk Travelers
Travelers walk through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on April 19, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
Travelers walk through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on April 19, 2022.
Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty ImagesA federal judge struck down the CDC's mask mandate for public transportation on Monday, clearing the way for airlines and ride hailing companies to eliminate mask requirements for passengers. What might the change mean for travelers — especially those most vulnerable to infection or too young to be vaccinated?
NPR science correspondents Selena Simmons-Duffin and Maria Godoy explain.
NPR's Tamara Keith outlines the political implications for the Biden administration.
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