As states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance

As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with plans to lift a significant mitigation measure: mask mandates in schools.

The moves go against guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but the agency has remained mum about the states' decisions, simply telling CNN on Monday that it still recommends universal masking for all in schools.

However, some public health experts have questioned whether it's time for the CDC to update its school guidance, especially as the...