As things open up, many Alaskans are more than ready to travel. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shared this information from the TSA to help you do so safely.
TSA works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local health departments to monitor local situations as well as the health and safety of employees and the traveling public. If you choose to fly, or are getting ready to fly in the near future, read what TSA is doing to keep you, your family, and your community safe.Your Health is ParamountFirst and foremost, travelers who believe they may have been in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 should consult with their healthcare provider.If you choose to fly, follow the guidance issued by theCDCand practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. We recommend travelers do this before and after the security screening process. You may wear a face covering if you choose, but you should be prepared to adjust your mask so that a TSA officer can visually confirm your identity during the checkpoint screening process.Clean CheckpointsTSA has issued guidance to frontline employees to conduct routine cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces and security screening
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