The Biden administration is prepared to extend the federal mask mandate further for transportation networks, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said.
The federal mandate, which applies to transportation hubs, including airports, airplanes, and public transportation, was scheduled to lift on April 18, having already been extended a month. The administration has signaled that it is willing to prolong the mandate despite pressure from Republicans and outside groups.
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The Biden administration is prepared to extend the federal mask mandate further for transportation networks, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said.
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The federal mandate, which applies to transportation hubs, including airports, airplanes, and public transportation, was scheduled to lift on April 18, having already been extended a month. The administration has signaled that it is willing to prolong the mandate despite pressure from Republicans and outside groups.
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