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The CDC just issued new guidance on outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated Americans.
Fully vaccinated people can now unmask at small gatherings or when eating outside with friends from multiple households. The CDC is telling unvaccinated people that they still need to wear a mask at gatherings. They stated "If you are fully vaccinated and want to attend a small outdoor gathering with people who are vaccinated and unvaccinated, or dine at an outdoor restaurant with friends from multiple households, the science shows if you are vaccinated, you can do so safely unmasked."
"Generally, for vaccinated people, outdoor activities without a mask are safe. However, we continue to recommend masking in crowded outdoor settings and venues, such as packed stadiums and concerts where there is decreased ability to maintain physical distance and where many unvaccinated people may also be present. We will continue to recommend this until widespread vaccination is achieved."
At this time the CDC advises both vaccinated and unvaccinated people to still wear masks in indoor public spaces such as a mall, movie theater or museum.
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