The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcedthat fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or socially distancing, except where required by federal, state, or local rules and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. Let's take a look at the impact. IT'S PARTY TIME Following the CDC announcement, many states are dropping mask orders for fully vaccinated people. Approximately 21 states require people to wear face coverings in most indoor public settings. After the CDC guidelines were released, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and other states began to adjust their mask-wearing guidance. New York lifted its mask mandate