From late Monday, all Americans will have to wear masks on public transport
From CNN Health’s Jen Christensen
Buses on 5th Avenue display Mask Required signs in New York on September 21, 2020. Michael Nagle/Bloomberg/Getty Images
Americans will have to wear a mask while using any form of public transportation including buses, trains, taxis, planes, boats, subways or rideshare vehicles from late Monday to slow the spread of Covid-19, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced.
The order goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. ET Monday.
The order, signed by Dr. Martin Cetron, director of CDC s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, says people must wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth while on public transportation and while waiting for their ride. The mask needs to feature at least two layers of breathable fabric and secured to the head with ties, ear loops or elastic bands.