### [2021-05-13](/feed/2021/05/13/index.md)

##### COVID-19 pandemic
# The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces that all fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks or practice social distancing, unless the person is immunodeficient or still displaying symptoms of the virus. 

Updated guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except in certain circumstances.


### Sources:

1. [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/13/health/cdc-mask-guidance-vaccinated/index.html) [Image](https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/210513134012-indoor-mask-guidance-cdc-super-tease.jpg)

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