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Will Chicago drop indoor mask mandate by end of month? Not sure yet

Headline from Fox32 Chicago, from the development of Feb 16, 2022

Newest development Feb 17, 2022 · 4 reportsInslee: Washington to lift indoor mask mandate March 21

Chicago's indoor mask mandate may not go away on Feb. 28, like the statewide mask mandate is expected to.

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Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Washington state to lift indoor mask mandate March 21

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  2. Pitkin County board votes to end mask mandate starting Feb. 22

    Headline from Aspen Times ·

  3. CDC Could Loosen Indoor Mask Mandates as Early as Next Week

    Headline from Miami County Republic ·

  4. Names this update

    Will Chicago drop indoor mask mandate by end of month? Not sure yet

    Headline from Fox32 Chicago ·

  5. Newest

    Inslee: Washington to lift indoor mask mandate March 21

    Headline from The Columbian ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

30 articles, oldest first.

  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    New York State Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    THURSDAY, Feb. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- An indoor mask mandate in New York State will end on Thursday, but masks will still be required in schools and for everyone

  2. KREM Spokane

    Washington's outdoor mask mandate will lift by Feb. 18, no date for indoor mandate (opens KREM Spokane)

    Published

    KREM Spokane's feed description

    As other states lift mask mandates, Washington will begin doing the same, starting with the outdoor mandate.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Washington's outdoor mask mandate to be lifted Feb. 18; indoor to follow (opens MyNorthwest)

    Published

    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Washington state will be lifting its outdoor masking requirements by Feb. 18. The outdoor mask mandate currently in effect applies to large events.

  4. The Daily News (Longview)

    Washington to lift outdoor mask mandate Feb. 18, as mask protests continue at Cowlitz County schools (opens The Daily News (Longview))

    Published

    The Daily News (Longview)'s feed description

    Washington may soon end its statewide mask mandates, as students at four Cowlitz County school districts say enough is enough.

  5. Aspen Times

    Pitkin County board votes to end mask mandate starting Feb. 22 (opens Aspen Times)

    Published

    Aspen Times's feed description

    Pitkin County’s indoor mask mandate for both children in schools and adults will end the day after Presidents Day Weekend.

  6. Breitbart News

    Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Lifting State's Indoor Mask Mandate February 28 (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Illinois' statewide mask mandate will end February 28, Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Wednesday.

  7. KREM Spokane

    Washington prepares to make changes to mask mandate (opens KREM Spokane)

    Published

    KREM Spokane's feed description

    Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to announce this week the next steps toward removing the state's indoor mask mandate.

  8. KGW Portland

    Announcement expected this week for Washington's indoor mask mandate (opens KGW Portland)

    Published

    KGW Portland's feed description

    Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to announce this week the next steps toward removing the state's indoor mask mandate.

  9. The Week

  10. The Columbian

    In Our View: Lifting indoor masks mandates should be soon (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    Gov. Jay Inslee last week said the “day is coming” for the lifting of Washington’s indoor mask mandate. That day should be soon, allowing individuals to make personal decisions about mask-wearing; pru

  11. Foxla

    Los Angeles County outdoor mask mandate to be lifted at midnight, including at schools (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    Los Angeles County will lift its outdoor mask mandate at midnight for both mega-events and outside at K-12 schools and child care centers, health officials announced Tuesday.

  12. NBC Chicago

    Clearer Mask Mandate Guidance Expected Next Week in Chicago, Top Doc Says (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Unlike Illinois, Chicago officials are declining to set a date for when a mask mandate may be lifted, but that could soon change.

  13. The Pantagraph

    Illinois will end its indoor mask mandate for most public places on Feb. 28 (opens The Pantagraph)

    Published

    The Pantagraph's feed description

    Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will lift his indoor mask mandate for most public places on Feb. 28 if the state’s largest COVID-19 surge continues to subside.

  14. Fox32 Chicago

    Will Chicago drop indoor mask mandate by end of month? Not sure yet (opens Fox32 Chicago)

    Published

    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Chicago's indoor mask mandate may not go away on Feb. 28, like the statewide mask mandate is expected to.

  15. Herald & Review

    Chicago’s top doctor hints the city mask mandate could end when the state drops its rule on Feb. 28 (opens Herald & Review)

    Published

    Herald & Review's feed description

    Chicago’s public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady suggested Tuesday that the end of the city’s indoor mask mandate could align with the lifting of Illinois’ requirement on Feb. 28 after

  16. Miami County Republic

    CDC Could Loosen Indoor Mask Mandates as Early as Next Week (opens Miami County Republic)

    Published

    Miami County Republic's feed description

    WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could ease its indoor masking guidance as early as next week.

  17. KTVZ Bend

    Washington state to lift indoor mask mandate March 21 (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that the statewide indoor mask mandate, one of the few left in the country, will lift on March 21, including at schools and child care facilities.

  18. KGW Portland

    Washington 1 of 5 states with mask mandate. Inslee to address it Thursday (opens KGW Portland)

    Published

    KGW Portland's feed description

    During a Feb. 9 press conference, Gov. Jay Inslee said he expected to give Washingtonians a date “next week” on when all masking requirements would end.

  19. The Stranger

    Washington's Indoor Mask Mandate Will End on March 21 (opens The Stranger)

    Published

    The Stranger's feed description

    The state will continue to require masking in hospitals and jails, though.

  20. MyNorthwest

    Update on end to Washington's indoor mask mandate could arrive Thursday (opens MyNorthwest)

    Published

    MyNorthwest's feed description

    On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to announce a firm date for when Washington's indoor mask mandate will be lifted.

  21. The Columbian

    Inslee: Washington to lift indoor mask mandate March 21 (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    OLYMPIA — Washington’s statewide indoor mask mandate, one of the few left in the country, will lift on March 21, including at schools and child care facilities, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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