"TC"s post was to point out, even with the link title, that your "news" was not accurate. I want it to be very, very clear that all concerned realize I was not posting a negative story concerning the issue. It was to point out an inaccurate post. If anyone believes my intention was otherwise, please let me know immediately.
@z3r010
Because I have done extensive research into what's fact and what's not fact, I'm pretty sure I can tell the difference.
I have been told to my face that the COVID-19 vaccine is experimental! It is not! This from a relative whom I thought was smarter than the average bear!
I have been told by yet another relative (supposedly smart) that masks provide no protection whatsoever! This is not true either!
It bothers me no end that those who don't want to wear a mask, or get the vaccine, will go to any lengths to prove their misconceptions, even if it's to gather all the misinformation they can find.
It has even been stated that this discussion borders on political. I beg to differ . . .
We're talking about saving lives, not electing someone to office.
A Guide to the CDC’s Updated Mask Recommendations
The New Mask Recommendations
The CDC’s new recommendations pertain to fully vaccinated people. The agency continues to advise those who aren’t fully vaccinated to wear a mask when in indoor public settings.
Generally, the CDC says masks aren’t needed outdoors, but unvaccinated people might consider it if they are in crowded locations in close contact with others.
As for the new guidance for the fully vaccinated, in addition to recommending mask use when in indoor public places in areas of substantial or high transmission, the CDC has recommendations for specific situations:
Immunocompromised: The fully vaccinated might decide to wear a mask even in areas of low or moderate transmission, “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.” The CDC has said there is limited information on how well immunocompromised individuals are protected from the coronavirus by the COVID-19 vaccines.
Public transit: The CDC also continues to require face masks “on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation.”
K-12 schools: Everyone who is indoors in K-12 schools should wear a mask, whether they are vaccinated or not, the CDC recommended. In the July 27 briefing, Walensky said that guidance, too, was based on data on the delta variant and a low vaccination rate among children age 12 to 17.
COVID-19 exposure: The CDC also added a recommendation for fully vaccinated people to get tested three to five days after an exposure to someone with COVID-19, or suspected to have COVID-19, and to wear a mask when indoors in public places until the test comes back negative, or for 14 days.
Source: Published 7/29/2021
A Guide to the CDC's Updated Mask Recommendations - FactCheck.org
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