CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation

The CDC's national face mask mandate for public transport starts Tuesday

No longer optional

Face masks required on planes, buses and other shared transportation in new CDC mandate

New federal requirement for wearing face masks on flights and public transportation takes effect Monday.

U.S. to require mask-wearing on all public transportation

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a sweeping order requiring the wearing of masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19 on virtually every form of public transportation throughout the country. The order, issued late Friday, extends to travel on airplanes, trains, buses, taxis, ride-shares, subways,…

CDC requires face masks on airlines, public transportation

ATLANTA (AP) — Travelers on airplanes and public transportation like buses and subways will be required to wear face masks starting next week to curb the spread of COVID-19.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a mask-wearing rule late Friday that builds on an order announced Jan. 21 by President Joe Biden.The rule “will protect Americans and provide confidence that we can once again travel safely even during this pandemic,”…

CDC requires face masks on airlines, public transportation

ATLANTA -- The CDC has issued an order requiring travelers to wear a mask on public transportation in the U.S., echoing an executive order by President Joe Biden shortly after he took office.The CDC order takes effect Monday. It states passengers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth while getting on such vehicles, during the ride and while getting off.Additi…

CDC issues order requiring masks on all public transportation

The CDC has issued an emergency order requiring all Americans to wear a mask while using public transportation, including "airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, and ride-shares."In order to fulfill the order, those wearing a mask will furthermore be required to wear their mask in such a way that it completely covers their mouth and nose. Face shields and goggles are not permitted as substitutes for masks, and wearing a mask t…