New this morning: NJ Transit no longer requiring masks, Gov. Murphy says. JohnBDias has the latest on the changes
The changes come after a federal judge said the court accepts theargument that masks limit COVID spread, but that wasn't sufficient to exceed the agency's authority. It's unclear if the Justice Department will seek an order to halt the ruling and file an appeal.
began the mandate shortly after his inauguration, and the CDC recently extended it until May 3 due to rising cases from the BA.2 variant. U.S. officials say agencies are still reviewing the decision but airlines and airports are now free to make their own choices. Many of the nation's largest carriers quickly announced they will not require masks. "I think everyone should have it to be extra safe," Brooklyn resident Jenny Jerone said.
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