Mask mandates fall in some states, remain in others; Britain lockdown eases as vaccine rollout works: Latest COVID-19 updates Grace Hauck and Joel Shannon, USA TODAY
No more masks for those vaccinated: Here s how the new CDC guidelines affect you
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Mask mandates are being struck down by some states and businesses across the nation following a shift in CDC guidance that says fully vaccinated Americans can discard masks outdoors and, in many situations, indoors.
It s a landmark change that has generated praise, criticism and confusion. Just a few months ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention doubled down on mask guidance, touting the effectiveness of double masking as more contagious variants of the virus spread.