New Cases: 873,147 (⬆︎ .58%)
New Deaths: 14,312 (⬆︎ .45%)
USA
New Cases: 59,906 (⬆︎ .18%)
New Deaths: 784 (⬆︎ .13%)
Vaccination Scorecard
Total Vaccinations: 144.9 million (⬆︎ .76%)
Total Eligible Population: 54.2%
Total Population: 43.6%
One year ago:
Meanwhile, over on the "It ain't over til it's over" front, we can prob'ly look forward to several more rounds of public tussles and videos of dumbass jerks causing problems for normal people.
Although, I have to say, some of the frenzy seems to be fading.
TSA extends mask requirement for planes, other public transportation in U.S. until September
Travelers who refuse to comply could face fines of $250 or more.
The Transportation Security Administration announced Friday that it has extended through Sept. 13 its orders requiring people to wear masks in transportation settings, including at airports, on commercial aircraft, and on buses and trains.
TSA officials said the extension of the mask requirement is consistent with updated policies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The TSA requirement had been set to expire May 11.
“The federal mask requirement throughout the transportation system seeks to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation,” Darby LaJoye, a senior TSA official, said in a statement. “About half of all adults have at least one vaccination shot and masks remain an important tool in defeating this pandemic.”
Children under 2 and those with certain disabilities are exempt from the mask requirement, but others could face penalties if they refuse to comply. Under TSA rules, penalties for noncompliance start at $250 and increase to $1,500 for repeat offenders.
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