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.

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[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.