Biden White House details strategies to combat delta, omicron . variations

Meanwhile, Biden will expand the requirement that travelers wear face masks on planes, public transport and trains, as well as at transportation hubs like airports and bus stops. The measures, which are set to expire in January, will go into effect at least March 18 and the minimum fine for non-compliance will double to $500. But the administration’s plan does not include new mask-wearing or vaccination mandates – a move White House officials say is unnecessary and public health experts say would be difficult to implement.