Citing an increase in virus transmission from people traveling, the CDC on Monday issued new guidance that"strongly recommends" that everyone wear a mask on airplanes, buses, trains, taxis and other modes of public transportation.
"Transmission of the virus through travelers has led to -- and continues to lead to -- interstate and international spread of the virus which causes COVID-19," the CDC warned.Passengers wearing protective face masks sit on a plane at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease , in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, June 20, 2020.
Passengers wearing protective face masks sit on a plane at Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease , in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, June 20, 2020. The goal of the recommendation is to"mitigate further introduction and spread of COVID-19, and help safely reopen America's economy," the CDC said.
The guidance includes exemptions for children under the age of 2 and those who have a note from their doctor explaining a medical condition.
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