Moving forward, all public transit, including airports, planes, trains and buses will still be following the federal mask mandate | Pixabay
Moving forward, all public transit, including airports, planes, trains and buses will still be following the federal mask mandate | Pixabay
Gov. Roy Cooper has made the move to lift most mask mandates across the state, but many people and businesses might prefer to leave their mask requirement policies intact.
A Feb. 17 report by CBS 17 states this comes as state health leaders now recommend cities, counties and local school districts make masks optional starting March 7. Moving forward, all public transit, including airports, planes, trains and buses will still be following the federal mask mandate, CBS reports, and masks will still be required upon entering jails, long-term care facilities, hospitals and any other health facilities. However, businesses and individuals will be allowed to discontinue mask mandates at their discretion
“People and businesses should continue to make the best decisions for themselves, employees, and customers,” Cooper told CBS 17.
Though Cooper’s decision mostly puts the power to people and businesses to decide what is their best path forward, the state’s recent actions have been hotly debated among residents. While some feel there should no longer be mask mandates at all, others worry the loosening of restrictions may be too much too quickly. People making use of public transportation and flying are among the most divided on the topic.
"I believe that [the mask mandates] should be discontinued completely." Loretta DeLay told CBS 17 at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Amtrak traveler Coronella Devine expressed concern to CBS 17 about the speed with which masks were being discarded.
“They’re moving ahead a little too fast just because the count is going down. I don’t think they should jump the gun too quick,” Devine said.
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