This photo of a professor wearing a mask went viral. So did his response to critics
Professor Jon Levy went viral for wearing a mask during a Zoom call alone in his office. He has some thoughts about why.
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The mask mandate is off for U.S. travelers. In other countries it's definitely on
In China, for example, not only are masks required on planes but gloves are recommended — and passengers are urged not to touch their face during the flight. Here's what you'll find around the globe.
Why the government's slow move to appeal the mask decision may be a legal strategy
One law professor has a theory about the Justice Department's slow response — and it all goes back to a case involving "heavy knitted underwear" from the 1940s.
Here's why you might still want to wear masks on public transport
Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks.
The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say
Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's decision hinged on a definition of the word 'sanitation' that public health experts and legal scholars say missed the mark.
CDC extends transportation mask mandate until May 3
The Biden administration will continue to require travelers to wear masks on planes and other forms of public transport,.
Philadelphia to reinstate its mask mandate after a rise in COVID cases
The city will require masks in schools, businesses, government buildings and restaurants starting April 18.
21 states sue the Biden administration to end the federal travel mask mandate
The states are suing to end the public transportation mandate, claiming the continued enforcement "harms the states" and interferes with local laws. The mandate is in place at least through April 18.
Do masks in school affect kids' speech and social skills?
Scientists say that for most children, masks in school aren't a major obstacle to learning or socializing. Students in classrooms find other ways to connect.
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm a one-way masker. What strategy will give me optimal protection?
Even as the CDC endorses the end of mask mandates in many areas, some folks still want to wear a mask in public places to reduce the risk of a coronavirus infection. Here's a guide to one-way masking.