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CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks when outdoors, in small groups.
Here's the CDC's new risk graphic:
Question for those who are fully vaccinated: Given the new CDC guidelines, will you be ditching your mask while outdoors?
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says those who are vaccinated should wear masks indoors “largely to protect others and really to protect the unvaccinated.”

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