Masks Recommended Onboard DCTA Vehicles
Due to the novel coronavirus, also known COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing a cloth face mask in public settings where individuals may come in close proximity to others. DCTA is following the CDC’s recommendation and encourages all passengers to wear a cloth face mask while onboard agency vehicles to protect themselves, other passengers and our operators.
The CDC now knows from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms. This means that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity — for example, speaking, coughing, or sneezing—even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms.
While wearing face masks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, it is still suggested passengers maintain six feet of distance whenever possible between other riders and DCTA bus and rail operators.
To learn more about what DCTA is doing to keep passengers and employees safe, visit RideDCTA.net.
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