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Dec 15, 2022

Disability Rights Lawsuit Settlement Carves Out Narrow Exception To Virginia School Masking Rules

Virginia parents and the commonwealth agreed that schools could require masks on behalf of their medically vulnerable children.

May 12, 2022

WMATA Is Considering Making Some Railcars Mask-Only

WMATA is concerned about mask enforcement, amid increased assaults and threats against workers.

Apr 21, 2022

Mask Requirement Stays In Place For D.C. Taxis, Ride-Hailing Drivers And Passengers

Both Lyft and Uber had lifted their mask mandates nationally, but said local rules still apply.

Apr 19, 2022

Metro Makes Masks Optional Following Federal Judge’s Ruling

Metro announced late Monday evening that it would make masks optional on all of its services, effective immediately.

Apr 14, 2022

Howard University Moves Many Classes Online Amid ‘Significant’ Increase In COVID-19 Cases in D.C.

Meanwhile, DC Health said there are no imminent plans to recommend or require masking indoors.

Mar 24, 2022

Judge Sides With 12 Virginia Students With Disabilities On School Masks

The ruling only applies to the schools and classrooms relevant to the plaintiffs in the case, not schools across the state.

Mar 08, 2022

D.C. Says Schools Can Lift Mask Requirements, Putting Decision In Hands Of Education Leaders

The updated guidance does not mean students in the District will immediately be able to attend school without a mask.

Mar 08, 2022

Montgomery County Makes Mask-Wearing Optional In Schools

D.C. and Prince George’s County are the only regional school systems that continue to require face covering.

Feb 28, 2022

Prince George’s County And D.C. Lift Mask Mandates This Week

Prince George’s mask requirement expires Monday, while D.C.’s mask mandate will end Tuesday.

Feb 16, 2022

Youngkin Signs Bill Ending School Mask Requirements By March 1

Under the new law, decisions to mask students in schools will be up to parents, not school districts.

 
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