Don’t fully vaccinated people need to wear face masks ?

There are a handful of instances where people will still need to wear masks even if they’ve had their final vaccine dose two or more weeks ago.  Masks will still be required in health-care settings, at businesses that mandate them or on public transportation.

         There is still a federal requirement in place mandating face masks at places like airports and while on public transit. That means travelers at Denver International Airport or riding RTD public transit, will need to wear a mask. RTD said that also means wearing a mask while waiting for a bus or train. That order is in effect through Sept. 13.

     Anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, without wearing a mask or physical distancing,” Walensky said. “If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing the things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. We have all longed for this moment, when we can get back to some sense of normalcy.”

     Unvaccinated people should still continue to wear masks, adding they remain at risk of mild or severe illness, death, and risk of spreading the disease to others. People with compromised immune systems should speak with their doctor before giving up their masks.

     The new CDC guidance Thursday marks a turning point in the pandemic and is likely to encourage more Americans, especially those still hesitant about receiving the shots, to get vaccinated, health experts say.

U.S. health officials stressed that the Covid vaccines are highly effective, pointing to several studies, including one out of Israel that found the Pfizer-BioNTech shot was 97% successful in preventing symptomatic infections in fully vaccinated people.