CDC Under Pressure to End Mask Mandate for Travelers

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The mask debate in the United States remains alive and well, even as masks are gradually going away.

Many folks throughout the nation are more than happy to take off their masks; this sentiment has increased especially due to the presence of several different brands of coronavirus vaccines. Some Americans who previously masked up are more comfortable going maskless after being 100% inoculated against COVID-19.

However, not everyone falls into this category. Some folks are still wearing their masks, even after receiving full vaccination status. President Biden is a prime example; several weeks ago, the 46th president wore a face covering while Zooming with world leaders.

Other Americans with left-of-center leanings have admitted on social media that they will continue to mask up, so that no one mistakes them as right-wingers. However, Republicans in the Senate are urging the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to trash the mask mandate for fully vaccinated Americans once and for all.

GOP senators to the CDC on masks

Yesterday, several Republican senators urged the CDC to drop the mask mandate.