Some health experts are questioning whether federal officials moved too fast in relaxing mask recommendations that would allow for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed face covering in most indoor and outdoor settings. His second idea, mentioned on Wednesday, suggesting eliminating outdoor mask mandates next month but perhaps retaining indoor mask mandates for a bit longer. Advertisement“Instead of taking giant steps, like I think the CDC took today, I think we should be taking small steps toward the same goal,” Swartzberg said. She said lifting mask guidance for fully vaccinated people will provide an incentive for those who may have put off getting the shot. Here are the basics of the CDC mask guidance:

Source: Los Angeles Times May 14, 2021 15:00 UTC