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2:44Now PlayingCould the mask mandate come back? Here's what travelers should know | USA TODAY
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2:44Now PlayingMasks are now optional on most major modes of transportation in the U.S., but what does that really mean for your future travel plans?
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The past few days proved jarring for travelers as transportation providers quickly pivoted after a federal judge in Florida voided the federal mask mandate Monday. Masks have become optional under most circumstances after two years of the requirement being a standard.
To add to the murkiness of the situation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that its order requiring masks on planes and other public transit is still needed, setting in motion a Justice Department appeal of the federal court decision. The appeal does not restore the mandate. Where does that leave travelers? In most cases, masks are optional on various forms of public transportation, but local authorities still have jurisdiction. That means in some situations, a mask mandate may still be in effect.
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