Written by Jamie Reno on January 30, 2021 â Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak
Experts say small gatherings can still be risky and advise people to remain vigilant. Compassionate Eye Foundation/Gary Burchell/Getty Images
Experts say even with COVID-19 vaccines being distributed, itâs still too early to start having small gatherings again.
They note it remains important to wear masks and continue to practice physical distancing, even after getting vaccinated.
Itâs still unknown how effective the COVID-19 vaccines are against the new variants of the virus, experts say.
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