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White House tells agencies to mandate masks in federal buildings in hot spots

United States · 4:53 PM UTC

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) told federal agencies they must mandate masks indoors in federal buildings for all employees and visitors regardless of vaccination status in areas of substantial or high COVID-19 community transmission, according to an email seen by Reuters.

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Business · 6:31 PM UTCU.S. economic recovery intact despite COVID-19 surge, Fed says

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