To Mask or Not to Mask

For the past few years, we all are used to wearing masks to help prevent us from getting infected by the virus that causes Covid-19. In addition, 

Masks can prevent dust and sand from entering the mouth. It can also prevent flow of pathogens. In cold weather it can also prevent nose from freezing. For some people, it can make them lazy and not shave. 

But the disadvantage is wearing a mask for a longer time has certain impact on our breathing. It is not suitable for long-term wear. 

However, we are used to wearing mask now. This has become a routine. As Covid-19 cases drop, masks are not becoming necessary depending in which country you live. 

The U.S. Government, following CDC's (Center for Disease Control) recommendation, has mandated masks must be worn on planes and other forms of mass transit. However, a U.S. Federal Judge dismissed the U.S. Government’s transportation mask mandate. The Government argued masks are qualified as “sanitation”. But the Judge disagreed.

The Judge ruled CDC's authority to enforce “sanitation” rules was limited to rules regarding cleaning, and therefore could not be used to compel Americans to cover their faces to protect from disease.

But, Biden Administration says "Public Health Decisions Should not be Made by the Courts".

Per some legal and medical scholars, her (The Judge) ruling restricts CDC's ability to respond to public health emergencies. 

The Biden Administration has appealed to a higher court.  The puzzling thing is they are not asking for a stay of that order.  It means until a final decision is made by the higher courts, it is not required to wear a mask while traveling by a plane or other mass transit.

In my opinion, this is a judicial decision and not a scientific decision.