Going without a mask?

[mtbc]

It comes as a strange surprise to see the CDC already telling me that, being fully vaccinated, I now seem to be able to become rather carefree. I have my masks with HEPA filters, hand sanitizer in the house and car, etc., but apparently I hardly ever need to bother any more. Well, I would for work, but I expect that advice to change soon too. Being skeptical, I also checked the local case rates, and they're already down to levels reminiscent of last June.

On the one hand, I would love to believe it. On the other, I don't want to cause COVID-19 in anybody and I trust the CDC less after they so dragged their feet on recognizing the evidence of airborne transmission. So, for now, I shall remain cautious but also watch with interest for further news.

Comments

[dewline]

Yeah, this seems more than a little premature to issue such guidance.

[wpadmirer]

Yeah, I'm still wearing a mask. I wear a mask to work, to box, to rock climb, to the stores. You have no idea where the people around you have been, or how careful they are being, or if they are vaccinated. This is a university town (as is Knoxville), and there have been several cases of variants here brought in by students.

So yeah, not giving up my mask, yet.

[aldabra]

I don't know what the CDC is playing at. It's not as if Biden needs a bounce now (and this will blow up in his face by the time he does), and claiming to be vaccinated is so much easier than actually being vaccinated that this isn't going to act as an incentive at all. All it might do is confuse the antivaxxers, who aren't listening anyway.

[mtbc]

I read a strange story about some antivaxxers wondering if they now need to wear a mask to protect against the virus spikes being shed by the vaccinated.

[shadowkat]

Yep, everyone appears to be skeptical of the CDC and the Federal Government now. Gee, I wonder why? (heavy sarcasm).