TSA Adds More COVID-19 Protections At Airports

The TSA has implemented new safety measures during the coronavirus pandemic to prevent cross-contamination. These include requiring agents to change gloves between interactions, wearing face masks and shields, and installing screens where social distancing is not possible. These changes follow a whistleblower complaint about inadequate staff protection. As of a recent report, over 1000 TSA employees have contracted COVID-19.

What changes were implemented by TSA agents to protect passengers during the pandemic?

What specific actions must TSA agents take between interactions with passengers?

What personal protective equipment are TSA agents now required to wear?

What was the reason for the new measures implemented by the TSA?

How many TSA employees have contracted COVID-19 as reported?