Local health experts react to CDC s new outdoor mask guidance
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and last updated 2021-04-27 22:33:44-04
People who are fully vaccinated in the U.S. can now follow new guidance on outdoor mask usage. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who are fully vaccinated can ditch their face masks when they are outdoors in certain circumstances.
The CDC cites the risk of contracting COVID-19 outdoors compared to indoor settings as minimal. Part of that is what s driving the CDC s announcement today in lowering the requirements or restrictions for vaccinated individuals who are outdoors,â said Dr. Scott Robertson, Dignity Health Chief Medical Officer.