The Transportation Security Administration's current order was scheduled to expire Sept. 13. An agency spokesman said Tuesday that the mandate will be extended until Jan. 18.
Travelers line up by the American Airline departure check in desks at Miami International Airport on August 2, 2021. Federal officials are extending into January a requirement that people on airline flights and public transportation wear face masks to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The Transportation Security Administration's current order was scheduled to expire Sept. 13. An agency spokesman said Tuesday that the mandate will be extended until Jan. 18. The mask mandate has been controversial and has led to many encounters between passengers who don't want to wear a mask and flight attendants asked to enforce the rule. The extension, however, was not surprising after a recent surge in COVID-19 cases linked to the delta variant of the virus.
Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commentingPresident Joe Biden's administration confirmed late on Tuesday it plans to extend requirements for travelers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address ongoing COVID-19 risks.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
TSA to extend transportation mask mandate into JanuaryThe TSA will extend its US federal transportation mask mandate through January 18, a source says. The mandate was set to expire on September 13.
Consulte Mais informação »
TSA to extend transportation mask mandate into JanuaryThe TSA will extend its US federal transportation mask mandate through January 18, a source says. The mandate was set to expire on September 13.
Consulte Mais informação »
Biden administration set to extend mask mandate for travel through mid-JanuaryThe Biden administration is expected to extend the mandate for transportation through mid-January.
Consulte Mais informação »
Traveling for the holidays? Mask mandate to be extended into January for planes, trains, buses, reportsTravelers on airplanes, trains, buses and in airports and train stations should be prepared to continue to wear masks for holiday travel.
Consulte Mais informação »
Texas high court blocks mask mandates in two of state's largest countiesTexas Supreme Court blocks mask mandates imposed by two of the state’s most populous counties, which defied Gov. Abbott's order banning the requirements.
Consulte Mais informação »
Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks mask mandatesThe Texas Supreme Court on Sunday temporarily halted lower court rulings that allowed local government entities and school districts to implement mask mandates in defiance of an order from Governor Greg Abbott.
Consulte Mais informação »