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On Monday, a federal judge struck down the unpopular and ridiculous mask mandate for airplanes and other modes of public transportation .

Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, who sits on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida,  wrote that "the [mandate] exceeded the CDC’s statutory authority, improperly invoked the good cause exception to notice and comment rulemaking, and

PATERSON, N.J. -- Public school students and staff in Paterson will have to mask up when they return to classes next week. The school superintendent says it's a precaution as the number of cases of COVID-19, RSV and the flu continues to rise. In a letter to parents and guardians, the superintendent said: "I know this is a relief to some, and a frustration to others. No matter what your

Philadelphia public schools will require students to wear masks for 10 days after the holiday break, marking the latest Democratic-run city to push for lockdown-era mandates.

"This is a proactive measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19," school district spokeswoman Christina Clark said, adding that schools will "implement" any actions to "protect the health and well-being" of students

After a steady decline in COVID-19 cases since the start of the year, masks will no longer be required at Charlotte-area hospitals, health systems announced on Monday. The decision, which goes into effect Tuesday at 7 a.m. and includes most healthcare facilities, will affect Atrium Health, Novant Health, CaroMont Health, Cone Health and Randolph Health systems, a joint news release indicated.