These GOP lawmakers pointed out that despite more than 150 individuals getting complete vaccination against COVID, the CDC has yet to follow the science and lift the masking requirement for travel; this comes in spite of businesses across the nation reversing their mask orders.
Sen. Ted Cruz specifically called out the CDC and President Biden. The Texas Republican stated that both of these entities need to adhere to the science accordingly; to Cruz, this means no longer mandating fully vaccinated Americans to cover their faces while traveling.
Republican lawmakers also suggested that the recension of the mask mandate would encourage more Americans to get the vaccine.
Will the CDC take the advice from Republicans?
At this time, the CDC has not indicated that it has any plans to lift the mask requirement for fully immunized travelers.
This does not come as a huge surprise, however; over the past year, many Americans have accused the CDC of having political motivations for their guidance, rather than strictly scientific ones.
