Roommates, if you have an upcoming trip and you’re starting on public transport, remember to bring your mask as you’ll still need it. While there is discussion about ending the federal traffic masking mandate, CNN reports that it has been extended by 15 days. This means that people traveling by plane, train, and public transport in the United States will wear masks through early May.
The federal government confirmed on Wednesday, and it will officially expire on May 3. A statement from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states, “CDC continues to monitor The spread of the Omicron variant Covid-19, especially the subvariant BA.2 now accounts for more than 85% of cases in the United States.” It added, “Since the beginning of April 2022, there has been an increase in the 7-day moving average of Covid-19 cases in the United States. The TSA will continue to work closely with CDC and communicate any changes to this requirement to the public. ”
Additionally, the CDC said BA.2 caused 86% of new Covid-19 cases nationwide last week. A Biden administration official familiar with Wednesday’s decision advised CNN that the goal of the extension is to gather more information and understanding about the BA.2 variant of the coronavirus. Data from Johns Hopkins University shows that the US is currently averaging 38,345 new COVID-19 cases per day, and cases are trending up in more than half of the states, with one exception.
Northeast, Delaware has one of the lowest number of cases since mid-July. As we previously reported, the assignment was originally set to expire on April 18. White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha announced on Monday that the CDC has a plan in place. shared a scientific framework for the interstate traffic mask mission this week.
Roommate, are you going to wear a mask while traveling?
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