CDC Issues Mandatory Mask Mandate for
Planes and All Public Transportation.
The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention has made it
mandatory for people to wear
face masks on planes and all
forms of public transportation.
The order also makes mask-wearing
mandatory at all transportation hubs. .
That includes bus and ferry terminals, train and
subway stations, airports and seaports.
The order went into effect late Monday night,
one minute before midnight.
People must wear masks that completely
cover both the mouth and nose while awaiting,
boarding, disembarking, or traveling on
airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways,
buses, taxis, and ride-shares as they are
traveling into, within, or out of the
United States and U.S. territories, CDC, via statement .
Children under age 2 are
an exception to the rule,
as well as people who
cannot safely wear masks
due to a disability. .
Face masks can be temporarily removed
to eat, drink, take medication or communicate
with someone who is hearing impaired.
The CDC anticipates “widespread voluntary
compliance” and “support” from federal agencies.
However, the CDC can enforce the order
through criminal penalties if necessary.