CDC extending Mask Requirement for Public Transportation to May 3rd

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The CDC has announced that they will be extending the Mask Mandate for Public Transportation through May 3rd, 2022 due to a climb in COVID-19 cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was extending the order, which was set to expire on April 18, until May 3 to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant that is now responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S.

“In order to assess the potential impact the rise of cases has on severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths, and health care system capacity, the CDC order will remain in place at this time,” the agency said in a statement.

Related – Face Mask are now optional onboard Disney’s Skyliner

CDC extending Mask Requirement for Public Transportation to May 3rd

Here are the Face Mask Requirements at Walt Disney World at this time:

Face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations. We expect Guests who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters. Face coverings are still required by all Guests (ages 2 and up) on Disney buses and monorails.


All face coverings (whether disposable or reusable) should:

  • Be made with at least 2 layers of breathable material
  • Fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin
  • Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
  • Be secured with ties or ear loops and allow the Guest to remain hands-free

At this time, based on guidance from health authorities, neck gaiters, open-chin, triangle bandanas and face coverings containing valves, mesh material or holes of any kind are not acceptable face coverings.

Costume masks are not considered appropriate and are prohibited from being worn, in alignment with our existing rules.

Face coverings may have an integrated transparent plastic panel to aid in viewing the wearer’s mouth. These face coverings should:

  • Be a fabric face-covering featuring a solid plastic panel containing no openings that is attached to the fabric on all sides using tight knit stitching
  • Meet all face-covering requirements listed above

Face Coverings (Guests Ages 2 and Up)

Fully Vaccinated GuestsGuests Not Fully Vaccinated
All indoor locations, including restaurants, except when actively eating or drinking while stationaryOptional
Disney buses and monorails
Disney SkylinerOptional
All outdoor areas, including outdoor attractions, outdoor queues and outdoor theatersOptionalOptional

Source Associated Press


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