TSA Extends Face Mask Mandate Through April 18th

The Washington Post reports:

Travelers will have to continue to wear masks until April 18 when flying commercially and in other transportation settings, including on buses, ferries and subways, officials announced Wednesday.

The mandate, which first was put into place by the Biden administration in early 2021 as a public health measure during the coronavirus pandemic, has been extended multiple times. It had been set to expire March 18.

While numerous studies show mask-wearing can reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the mandate has fueled a rash of conflict on airplanes and in airports. The vast majority of onboard incidents reported to the Federal Aviation Administration have been mask-related, the agency said.

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