CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation

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https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/30/health/us-coronavirus-saturday/index.html

CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation
By Madeline Holcombe and Jason Hanna, CNN
Updated 1:41 PM ET, Sat January 30, 2021

The CDC announced an order late Friday that will require people to wear a face mask while using any form of public transportation, including buses, trains, taxis, airplanes, boats, subways or ride-share vehicles while traveling into, within and out of the US.

The order goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. Monday.

Masks must be worn while waiting, boarding, traveling and disembarking, it said. The coverings need to be at least two or more layers of breathable fabric secured to the head with ties, ear loops or elastic bands -- and scarves and bandanas do not count, the order says.

People can remove their masks briefly to eat, drink or take medication; verify their identity to law enforcement or transportation officials; communicate with hearing impaired people; don an oxygen mask on an aircraft; or during a medical emergency, the CDC's website says.

The CDC said it reserves the right to enforce the order through criminal penalties, but it "strongly encourages and anticipates widespread voluntary compliance" and expects support from other federal agencies to implement the order.

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html
Federal Register Notice: Wearing of face masks while on conveyances and at transportation hubs

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Mask-Order-CDC_GMTF_01-29-21-p.pdf
REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS TO WEAR MASKS WHILE ON CONVEYANCES AND AT TRANSPORTATION HUBS

[Ferryboat]

1. Sincerely wish I can refuse service if they are unable to comply

Bane of my existence customers refusing to mask up.

At the point where we are reducing service due to coworkers infections or possible exposure.