Gov. Charlie Baker expected to announce update on state s mask rules Share Updated: 7:56 AM EDT May 17, 2021 Share Updated: 7:56 AM EDT May 17, 2021
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Show Transcript HERE. MATT: WE CERTAINLY COULD. GOVERNOR BAKER HAS PRAISED THE CHANGE IN CDC MASK GUIDANCE. BUT, SO FAR, HE HAS NOT MADE ANY CHANGES TO INDOOR RULES MASSACHUSETT LAST WEEK, THE CDC ANNOUNCED THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED DID NOT NEED TO WEAR MASKS, INDOORS OR OUTDOORS. THERE ARE SOME EXCEPTIONS, LIKE ON MASS TRANSIT. THAT CAUSED A NUMBER OF STATES TO CHANGE THEIR OWN MASK RULES, BUT NOT A MASSACHUSETTS. IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE GOVERNOR PROMISED AN UPDATE ON REOPENING PLANS EARLY THIS WEEK. WE ASKED A LOCAL EXPERT, WHO SAYS THIS DECISION ISN’T AS EASY AS IT MAY SEEM. IN THIS CASE, THE SCIENCE SAYS YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU USED TO DO IF YOU ARE VACCINATED BUT THE LOGISTICS ARE NOT QUITE SO SIMPLE BECAUSE YOU CAN’T TELL BY LOOKING AT SOMEONE WHETHER THEY’RE VA
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Planning a long-awaited vacation in 2021? As vaccinations roll out in the United States and beyond, doctors have made it clear that a return to normalcy will be slow and continue to require precautions.
The CDC released new guidelines on Tuesday saying that fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear a mask outside unless they are in a large crowd. Vaccinated individuals also do not need to mask up at small outdoor gatherings regardless members of the group s vaccination status. The agency still strongly recommends wearing face masks outdoors for the non-vaccinated, and coverings are required for all at many indoor public places and when traveling.
Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Planning a long-awaited vacation in 2021? As vaccinations roll out in the United States and beyond, doctors have made it clear that a return to normalcy will be slow and continue to require precautions. Travel that involves planes, trains, or other vessels where people are contained within will demand the continued use.