CDC Stands Firm on Indoor Masking Mandates, Saying Cases Still Too High

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still standing firm on its indoor mask guidelines, despite several Democratic states, including New York and California, lifting restrictions.

Democrat-run states are now joining forces with their red counterparts, rolling back mask mandates and opposing CDC guidance. California, Oregon, Delaware and New York have announced that they will be lifting their indoor mask mandates soon, joining other Democratic states like Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey.

New York though, will continue its indoor mask mandate for schools. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce plans to lift the state's indoor mandate, while masks in schools will still be required, according to the Chicago Tribune.