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The CDC announced that anyone fully vaccinated can take off their mask.
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CDC director discusses new mask guidance for fully vaccinated Americans
Dr. Rochelle Walensky talks about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention s decision to amend its indoor mask guidance despite less than half the country being fully vaccinated.Amir Hamja/Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE
The news that the Centers for Disease Control amended its COVID-19 mask guidance for people who are fully vaccinated has raised new questions about what this means for patrons at bars and restaurants.
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This is the fifth version of the COVID-19 Operating Guidance since it was released by the Association and ServSafe in April 2020.
Today, the National Restaurant Association and ServSafe released an updated version of its COVID-19 Operating Guidance incorporating new information on best practices to train staff on risk mitigation regarding the spread of COVID-19. The Operating Guidance continues to incorporate the latest information from sources including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).