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Are we about to go too far?

The CDC's new mask mandate makes sense. But a testing requirement under consideration won’t fly

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Christopher Elliott
Jan 31, 2021
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When it comes to stopping the spread of COVID-19, are we about to go too far?

Maybe. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) last week issued a rule requiring travelers to wear a mask on planes, in airport terminals, and on mass transit. Earlier this month, it also imposed a testing requirement for inbound travelers to the United States.

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