ADThe TSA has issued new standard operating procedures for protecting against the virus that went into effect last week and has publicly announced changes to its screening procedures. “They’re going to institutionalize the TSA workforce as a major threat for spreading the pandemic.”ADThe Office of Special Counsel does not conduct its own investigations. AD“All guidance from TSA has been in accordance with CDC guidelines,” Lisa Farbstein, a spokeswoman for the TSA, said in an email. It has encouraged social distancing and has changed screening procedures to reduce the number of physical bag searches by requiring passengers to separate food from their carry-on luggage. Brainard alleges the agency is still not doing everything it could to keep passengers and screening officers safe.

Source: Washington Post June 18, 2020 21:04 UTC