The CDC plans to extend the nationwide mask mandate on public transportation to April 18, will devise new guidelines for after that date, official says.
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is developing guidance that will ease the nationwide mask mandate on airplanes, buses and other mass transit next month, according to a U.S. official, but the existing face covering requirement will be extended through April 18.
According to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the announcement ahead of time, the CDC is developing a"revised policy framework" for when masks should be required on transit systems based off its newly released"COVID-19 community levels" metric.
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