CDC NEW Mask Guidelines

CDC NEW Mask Guidelines
Today, in recognition of the rising threat posed by the Delta variant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised previous guidance regarding mask use for vaccinated people.

Here are the highlights of the new recommendations:

• Vaccinated people should wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial or high transmission. The numbers corresponding to these transmission categories and where your county falls can be found on the CDC website below.

• Fully vaccinated people might choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of transmission, particularly if they are immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease from COVID-19, or if they have someone in their household who is immunocompromised, at increased risk of severe disease or not fully vaccinated.

• Fully vaccinated people who have a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should be tested 3-5 days after exposure and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result.