Austinites share mixed reactions to new CDC, MLB mask guidelines Austinites share mixed reactions to new CDC, MLB mask guidelines Under the CDC’s new guidelines, fully vaccinated persons no longer have to wear a mask indoors or outdoors - with the exception of public transport. "I’m very happy, very thankful," said Bob Woody, president of the East Sixth Street Community Association. "Ready for it to be over." For others, nothing is going to change - for now. "We're looking at it from more of a safety, precautionary standpoint, and we just don't see why we would change now," said Simon Madera, owner of Taco Flats and La Holly in East Austin. ‘"We don't want to establish even more confusion."