TSA Extending Public Transportation Mask Mandate Based on CDC Recommendation

The federal government is extending its mask mandate for public transportation, officials announced on March 10.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it was extending the mandate based on a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“At CDC’s recommendation, TSA will extend the security directive for mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs for one month, through April 18th,” the CDC and TSA said in identical statements released separately.