Covid Mask Mandate for Transportation

[F900ElCapitan]

At this point they should be required by law.

Anyone who doesn't wear a mask in public is committing assault with a deadly virus, and should expect to be treated appropriately, with self-defense responses.

This is totally beyond any sort of sanity.

 

[JayPea]

Props to the Amtrak spokesperson for using the correct version of preventive.

https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2022/0...etro-amtrak-and-airlines-loosen-restrictions/

I think Amtrak needs a robust HEPA filtration system similar to what modern aircraft use. I've been annoyed by their endless focus on disinfectant sprays since that has jack all to do with spreading C19.

I'd love to see this as well.

 

[neroden]

Watch the rates for hospitalization and deaths. Very, very low and trending down. Cases don't matter very much.

Google "Long Covid".

 

[pennyk]

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[PRR 60]

Amtrak updated their mask policy:

While Amtrak passengers and employees are no longer required to wear masks while on board trains or in stations, masks are welcome and remain an important preventive measure against COVID-19. Anyone needing or choosing to wear one is encouraged to do so.

Amtrak COVID Policy

 

[pennyk]

DOJ appeals federal ruling on transportation mask mandate

The Justice Department on Wednesday appealed a ruling by a federal judge that struck down the mask mandate for mass transportation, following a recommendation by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"It is CDC's continuing assessment that at this time an order requiring masking in the indoor transportation corridor remains necessary for the public health," the CDC said in a statement. "CDC will continue to monitor public health conditions to determine whether such an order remains necessary. CDC believes this is a lawful order, well within CDC's legal authority to protect public health."

https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/20/politics/white-house-masks-on-planes/index.html

 

[TinCan782]

For those in, or arriving in Los Angeles County, masks are back beginning Friday, April 22.
In reading this, it appears the order would include LA Union Station.
Airlines are not affected by this so, I believe Amtrak will not be affected either (until you arrive).

https://abc7.com/los-angeles-county-health-order-bring-back-face-masks-public-transit/11777635/