Thread by @linseymarr

Just as I advocated for mask use when needed, I'm going to join @j_g_allen in advocating for ending mask rules when no longer needed. In my mind, that's after kids 5-11 have a chance to get vaccinated. /1

https://twitter.com/j_g_allen/status/1450507217384271874

My 10-yo will get vaccinated as soon as possible, not because I'm particularly worried about her getting Covid-19 but because I'm worried about her *spreading* it. /2

With the normalization of mask wearing in the US, I hope that people will feel comfortable wearing them or not wearing them as it makes sense (not for political reasons). /3

And yes, mask rules are helpful when/where hospitals are overwhelmed, community transmission is high, if new surprise comes along, like Delta. Not sure about tying it to vax rate because of correlation between anti-vax and anti-mask. /4

I knew I would take some heat about this, but we need to start having this conversation because we're not going to mask forever and we're not going to get to zero risk. /5