No matter where you fall on the mask spectrum, here are 9 things to know right now:
- The reason behind the new rule is that the vaccine works.
- Not vaccinated or not done with your shots yet? Keep that mask on indoors and in crowded outdoor settings.
- The vaccine may protect some people less – so they should keep wearing masks indoors and near others outdoors.
- The new rules about indoor masking don’t apply to all places.
- States, cities, businesses, school districts and institutions can still set their own mask requirements.
- Even if you’re fully vaccinated, but you want to keep wearing a mask, feel free – and don’t let anyone bully you out of it.
- Keep a mask handy just in case.
- If you are having work done by others in your home, you can ask them to wear a mask or show that they’ve been vaccinated.
- If you’re traveling, check the mask requirements at your destination.
