The only thing worse than flying on an airplane with a cold?
 |  | By Paola de Varona, News Editor | | The only thing worse than flying on an airplane with a cold? Getting sick from one of your nearby passengers. So I'll be wearing my masks during all of my airport travel forever.
| | | Today's Top Story | | The TSA Extended the Plane Mask Mandate |  | The CDC may have updated its mask guidance recently, but if you're going on a flight, you still have to wear a mask—for now.
The federal mask mandate across all transportation including planes was set to expire on March 18. But today the TSA extended that deadline until April 18.
All states with indoor mask mandates have now lifted their masking requirements. Transportation could have easily followed suit. But given that airports are high-traffic areas, experts say lifting mask mandates for air travel too soon would be a recipe for COVID exposure.
"There is a big chance that the flight is not the riskiest part of your trip, but that exposure from being in the airport may present a higher risk as the air filtration is not as good [in] airports. People take their masks off to eat and drink, and you are around many more people than those just on your flight," said Beth Oller, MD, a family physician. | | Know More | | The mask mandates are in place not only to protect the passengers, but all the airport and aircraft staff as well. | | Feel Better | | If you'll be flying soon, experts recommend you pack a high-quality mask like an N95 or KN95 for your trip. You can check out our guide on how to wear these kinds of masks properly. | | |  | | This week, Hawaii became the last state in the U.S. to drop its indoor mask mandate. Now, people in the U.S. will have to decide for themselves whether they will continue to mask or not. |  |  | | Housework, Gardening Can Boost Heart Health | | A new study showed that regular daily activities can help protect against heart disease. Researchers followed women between the ages of 63 and 97 who had no history of heart disease. The results showed that the women who got at least 4 hours of daily life movement developed heart problems at a lower rate compared to women who got fewer than 2 hours. So, even if you're not getting intense workouts in, those routine chores and hobbies may support your health just as much as a walk. | | | | NFL Suspends All COVID Protocols | | The NFL has agreed to drop all COVID-19 protocols for the 2022 season after nearly two years of following restrictions. The league is now officially the first major professional American sports league to drop all of its COVID rules. This means players and staff will no longer need to participate in mandatory surveillance testing and mask-wearing. | | | | | |  | | In an interview with Verywell, Beth Oller, MD, a family physician, shared why you should consider continuing to mask, especially on transportation like planes. |  | | Wearing a mask in public indoor places reduces the risk of contracting COVID and this will hold true in airports and in planes. I also think that wearing a mask on a plane is a courtesy to those around you, especially fellow travelers who are medically vulnerable or unable to be vaccinated, and to the flight crews, who are exposed to hundreds of people daily. | |  |  | Beth Oller, MD
Family physician at Solomon Valley Family Medicine
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