As COVID-19 metrics continue on a downward trend across the country, the Centers for Disease Control is making changes to its mask policy and people have been asking where a face covering is still required.
Working with the CDC, the TSA extended its mask requirement on public transportation through April 18. The requirement was originally set to expire March 18 prior to the latest extension.
A day prior to the announcement earlier this month, the TSA assured flyers that it is ready for increased travel volume during spring break, also noting"we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel as demonstrated by the rapid recovery of the travel industry." According to the TSA, during the one-month extension period, the CDC"will work with government agencies to help inform a revised policy framework for when, and under what circumstances, masks should be required..."
The mask requirement has remained in place even after the CDC announced a shift in COVID-19 guidance late last month, saying most Americans are safe without a mask in indoor settings. In a press release, the agency listed travel tips for the"fastest and most efficient" checkpoint experience, which includes abiding by the mask requirement.
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