A union representing U.S. airport security screeners is urging the Transportatio...
WASHINGTON - A union representing U.S. airport security screeners is urging the Transportation Security Administration to supply more effective masks to protect against the spread of the new coronavirus, union leadership told Reuters on Tuesday.
Pekoske rejected the request in an emailed reply later on Tuesday, according to union officials, saying the agency would continue to follow guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding workforce protection. The security officers have been provided the option of wearing surgical masks, according to Thomas. But such masks are not designed to block very small particles, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration .
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