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After Mass Confusion, Former Surgeon General Says CDC ‘Fumbled’ New Mask Guidelines

Joseph Curl
After Mass Confusion, Former Surgeon General Says CDC ‘Fumbled’ New Mask Guidelines
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) spurred nationwide confusion when it announced last week that it was overhauling guidance on mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic,” the CDC said in its updated guidance. “Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.”

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