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Vaccinated Americans Can Shed Their Masks But Not Completely

If you've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you won't need to wear a mask when indoors anymore. But don't toss them away quite yet because there are still circumstances where you *do* need to have them on, such as when flying or using public transit, or in crowded settings where you can't social distance. Some stores may also follow different rules. Learn more about the unmasking news and what this says about the pandemic.

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    CDC says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can shed masks in most indoor settings

    CDC says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can shed masks in most indoor settings

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can forgo their masks and social distancing in …

    How stores are responding to CDC’s new mask guidance

    How stores are responding to CDC’s new mask guidance

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    New York CNN Business — CVS, Walgreens and Macy’s said they are reviewing their requirements for facial coverings following new CDC guidance easing mask wearing for people vaccinated against Covid-19. The CDC said Thursday that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks or practice social …

    Is This the End?

    Is This the End?

    The CDC’s surprising mask announcement was not just a public-health milestone. The announcement seemed to catch everyone off guard: Early Thursday afternoon, the government told Americans that if they were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, they did not need to wear a mask—indoors or outside, in …

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