An executive order mandating the wearing of masks on transportation vehicles and stations or airport and in federal buildings took effect today Feb. 2 to slow the spread of coronavirus.
The executive order by President Joe Biden, follows what has been a factor of regular life in New Jersey and New York since the pandemic picked up steam last Spring. A Jan. 29 order by the Centers for Disease Control spelled it out what it means for passengers – if it moves, flies or floats and the public rides it, face coverings must be worn.
The same goes for going to the post office or any other federal office building. It also includes airports, train and bus stations, ferry terminals and seaports. Mask-on or go home.
Transportation Security Administration officers will be among those enforcing the requirement in transportation facilities and on vehicles across the county, said Lisa Farbstein, a spokeswoman. Other federal authorities also will enforcing the requirement.
Passengers who don’t comply with the face covering requirement face being kicked off whatever they’re riding at the earliest opportunity, the CDC said. They also could face federal civil charges and fines.
What doesn’t qualify as a CDC approved face covering? Face shields or goggles, they can be worn to supplement a mask, but not instead of a face covering. Scarves, ski masks, balaclavas, or bandannas or pulling a shirt or sweater over your nose also doesn’t count. There are some medical exceptions and the 11-page rule spelled them out on the CDC website. The medical rationale is also in the order.
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