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For outdoor locations with lots of people, wearing a mask is still recommended.
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Face mask guidelines to protect yourself and others
The CDC recommends wearing a cloth face covering in public settings amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Gene J. Puskar/AP
Three million Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 every day and half the country has received at least one shot. Cases of the deadly virus are well below peak levels.
Doctors and scientists agree that, at least for the foreseeable future, indoor masking is here to stay. Vaccines may not offer complete protection and contagious variants continue to pose a risk. Masks remain an important tool in preventing spread, both indoors and outdoors. But experts suggest that when you are alone outdoors and far from others you may not need to wear your mask. But definitely keep it handy.