TSA extends face mask requirement through May 3, 2022
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A TSA statement of Wednesday, April 13, 2022 extending, at CDC's recommendation, the Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring masks on public transportation and at transportation hubs for 15 days through May 3, 2022. CDC was monitoring the Omicron BA.2 subvariant, which made up more than 85% of U.S. cases, after the 7-day moving average of cases rose from early April 2022. During the extension CDC would assess the effect of the rise on hospitalizations, deaths and healthcare system capacity.
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Breadcrumb - Home - Media - Media Room - Statements - TSA extends face mask requirement through May 3, 2022 TSA extends face mask requirement through May 3, 2022 Statement Wednesday, April 13, 2022 At CDC's recommendation, TSA will extend the Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs for 15 days through May 3, 2022. CDC continues to monitor the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, especially the BA.2 subvariant that now makes up more than 85% of U.S. cases. Since early April 2022, there have been increases in the 7-day moving average of COVID-19 cases in the United States. During the 15-day extension period, CDC will assess the potential impact the recent rise of COVID-19 cases has on severe disease, including hospitalizations, deaths, and healthcare system capacity. TSA will continue to coordinate closely with CDC and communicate any changes to this requirement with the public. ###
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