At CDC's recommendation, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will extend the Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs for 15 days through May 3, 2022. In accordance with TSA, Cottonwood Area Transit (CAT) and Verde Shuttle will extend the security directive requiring masks on their buses and in public transportation hubs through May 3, 2022.
CDC continues to monitor the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, especially the BA.2 subvariant that now makes up more than 85% of U.S. cases. Since early April 2022, there have been increases in the 7-day moving average of COVID-19 cases in the United States. During the 15-day extension period, CDC will assess the potential impact the recent rise of COVID-19 cases has on severe disease, including hospitalizations, deaths, and healthcare system capacity. TSA will continue to coordinate closely with CDC and communicate any changes to this requirement with the public.
To learn more about the Federal Transit Administration’s mask guidance for public transportation, please visit https://www.transit.dot.gov/TransitMaskUp.
For more information, or if you have questions, please contact the Cottonwood Area Transit (CAT) administrative offices at 928-634-2287.
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