mandate /tags/mandate mandate en-US WLRN Thu, 11 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT DeSantis signs bill targeting mandates as COVID-19 emergency expires /health/2023-05-11/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-mandates-as-covid-19-emergency-expires Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that includes issues such as barring businesses and government agencies from requiring people to take COVID-19 tests or wear masks to enter their facilities. Thu, 11 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT /health/2023-05-11/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-mandates-as-covid-19-emergency-expires Jim Saunders, Tom Urban DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate /news/2022-05-31/doj-asks-federal-appeals-court-to-reverse-order-lifting-travel-mask-mandate The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority." Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:56:22 GMT /news/2022-05-31/doj-asks-federal-appeals-court-to-reverse-order-lifting-travel-mask-mandate Jonathan Franklin As omicron spreads, health experts push for mask mandates. But few states have one /2021-12-16/as-omicron-spreads-health-experts-push-for-mask-mandates-but-few-states-have-one Nine states have active mask mandates, even as the new variant is quickly moving in on the U.S. Despite their political unpopularity, research shows masks still work and could save lives. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:09:17 GMT /2021-12-16/as-omicron-spreads-health-experts-push-for-mask-mandates-but-few-states-have-one Selena Simmons-Duffin As NYC sets broad vaccine mandate for workers, federal vaccine rules remain blocked /2021-12-06/as-nyc-sets-broad-vaccine-mandate-for-workers-federal-vaccine-rules-remain-blocked By the end of the month, workers in New York City must be vaccinated against COVID-19, but nationwide, federal vaccine rules are on hold due to numerous legal challenges. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:34:13 GMT /2021-12-06/as-nyc-sets-broad-vaccine-mandate-for-workers-federal-vaccine-rules-remain-blocked Andrea Hsu The Leon County School District lets parents opt-out of masking — no medical excuse required /news/2021-10-13/the-leon-county-school-district-lets-parents-opt-out-of-masking-no-medical-excuse-required The Leon County School District has dropped its mask requirements for students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Leon Superintendent Rocky Hanna says he’s following through on his promise to parents to revisit the policy when positivity rates fell. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:15:14 GMT /news/2021-10-13/the-leon-county-school-district-lets-parents-opt-out-of-masking-no-medical-excuse-required Lynn Hatter Use These 6 Expert Tips To Find The Best Masks For Your Kids /news/2021-08-24/best-face-masks-for-kids-focus-on-comfort-and-a-snug-fit This year, face masks are on most parents' list of back-to-school supplies. But which ones are most effective? Here's how to choose the right one for your child. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:49:11 GMT /news/2021-08-24/best-face-masks-for-kids-focus-on-comfort-and-a-snug-fit Maria Godoy Local Health Care Professionals Call on Governor Ron DeSantis to Issue Statewide Mandate on Masks /news/2020-07-27/local-health-care-professionals-call-on-governor-ron-desantis-to-issue-statewide-mandate-on-masks Jackson Health Care System union officials and healthcare professionals will host a press conference today demanding that Governor Ron DeSantis issue a… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:43:16 GMT /news/2020-07-27/local-health-care-professionals-call-on-governor-ron-desantis-to-issue-statewide-mandate-on-masks News Service Florida