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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Helen Coffey

Confusion as US’s ‘trains and planes’ mask mandate overturned

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Confusion reigns in the US when it comes to mask-wearing on transport services, after a federal judge overturned the mandate that said face coverings must be worn by travellers.

The US mask mandate, which required passengers on public transport, on planes and at airports to wear a mask, had been in place since January 2021.

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