Mask mandate Coverage

New hospital restrictions start Tuesday to safeguard against flu, COVID & RSV

Starting today, there are new restrictions for visitors at hospitals in the area to help stop the spread of illness.

Duke: Masks no longer required on buses and vans

The university had the mandates in place since September 2021.

Duke University to recommend masking when classes resume this week

As college students around the state resume classes this week, Duke University is encouraging students to wear masks to help stop the spread of illness as they head back to classrooms.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

Harnett County man spends 24 hours in jail after refusal to wear mask during jury duty

Gregory Hahn, 47, spent 24 hours in jail for contempt of court after he refused to wear a mask in Judge Charles Gilchrist's courtroom while showing up for jury duty.

Mask dispute lands potential Harnett County juror in jail

Gregory Hahn, 47, spent 24 hours in jail for contempt of court after he refused to wear a mask in Judge Charles Gilchrist's courtroom while showing up for jury duty.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

CDC expected to ease COVID-19 recommendations, including for schools, as soon as this week

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to update its guidance for Covid-19 control in the community, including in schools, in the coming days, according to sources familiar with the plan.

By Brenda Goodman, CNN

CDC believes masks should still be worn for travel

Health officials made the recommendation in response to the current spread of the virus across the country and to brace for potential surges.

CDC now recommends masking on public transportation

If you're planning to board a plane, bus, or train anytime soon the CDC still wants you to mask up.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Explaining mask confusion at US airports

Some U.S. airports have kept their mask mandates while others dropped them earlier this week.

Does my mask protect me if nobody else is wearing one?

There is plenty of evidence showing that masks protect the wearer, even when others around them are mask-free.

Tara Parker-Pope and Knvul Sheikh, New York Times

List of RDU airlines dropping mask mandates

Here's a list of airlines with and without mask policies as of April 19, 2022.

RDU, airports across the country drop mask mandate

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport will no longer require visitors or employees to wear a mask at the airport.

Masks no longer required at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport will no longer require visitors or employees to wear a mask at the airport.

'Long overdue': RDU travelers react to end of mask requirement

The TSA will not enforce the security directive that requires airport guests and employees to wear masks at RDU, effective immediately.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer and Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Philadelphia, other cities reinstitute mandates in staying cautious

While the White House held an Easter Egg Roll on Monday, some agencies and municipalities are extending their safety guidelines against COVID-19.

'Just chill:' COVID outbreak, masks return to Carrboro High

Carrboro High School will require masks until at least April 22 following 30 confirmed COVID-19 cases being connected to the school. Nearly half of those cases are likely linked to the the high school's prom last weekend.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Travelers at RDU react to extension of mask mandate

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for airplanes and public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

'Everything still on the table': Travel mask mandate update expected soon

The federal public transportation mask mandate expires Monday unless the Biden administration extends it.

Passengers, airliners glad to see end in sight for mask mandate

A national transportation mask mandate for airlines is set to conclude in the coming days, as companies and passengers hope for a return to normalcy.

Mask mandate ends Monday in Durham Public Schools

Starting Monday, face masks will still be recommended, but no longer required at Durham Public Schools.

COVID-19 cases not as low as data shows, experts say

Durham was one of the last school districts in Central North Carolina with a mask mandate in place.

Mark Berign, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Durham schools move to recommend masks starting April 11

After a 4-2 vote Thursday night, face coverings in Durham schools will no longer be required, but recommended, starting April 11.

Masks in Durham schools recommended, but not required, starting April 11

After a 4-2 vote Thursday night, face coverings in Durham schools will no longer be required, but recommended, starting April 11.

Cory Dinkel, WRAL multiplatform producer and Aaron Thomas WRAL reporter

Durham is one of the only local school districts with a mask policy still in place

Leaders from Durham Public Schools will meet Thursday and are expected to determine whether the district will continue its indoor masking policy.

Airline CEOs urge Biden to end mask mandate, testing requirements

The CEOs of 10 airlines and cargo carriers have signed a letter to President Joe Biden saying he should end the transportation mask mandate and testing requirements for international travelers.

By Pete Muntean, CNN