U.S.: Overview of mask mandates being dropped in various states but masks still needed for some

The Transportation Security Administration's mask mandate for airports, commercial airplanes, public buses and passenger trains is set to expire March 18. It's not clear what will happen after that.

 

Masks are not required on school buses, the CDC said Friday. But school systems "may choose to require that people wear masks on buses or vans."

While mask mandates disappear in more states, that doesn't mean Americans can ditch masks entirely, the president of the American Medical Association said.

 

"Although masks may no longer be required indoors in many parts of the U.S., we know that wearing a well-fitted mask is an effective way to protect ourselves and our communities, including the most vulnerable, from COVID-19 — particularly in indoor settings when physical distancing is not possible," Harmon said.