The U.S. States That Are Ending Mask Mandates
The New York Times
Several governors have moved to ease mask requirements since Jan. 1. Here’s how policies are changing.
Several states are moving to eliminate mask mandates as the number of reported coronavirus cases dips to its lowest level since December, when the highly contagious Omicron variant touched off a wave of cases.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to urge mask use as a means to reduce transmission of the coronavirus.
The push to let people remove their masks highlights the patchwork nature of health protocols, which have been applied inconsistently since the pandemic began in the United States in early 2020. (Find all state-level policies and guidance on masks here.)
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