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On July 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for fully vaccinated Americans as coronavirus cases have risen in recent weeks due to the COVID-19 Delta variant circulating in the United States.
In addition to getting a COVID-19 test when experiencing symptoms, the CDC recommended fully vaccinated Americans get tested 3-5 days following a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. While awaiting the results of a test, Americans should wear masks in public indoor settings for 14 days after exposure or until receipt of a negative test result.
The CDC also recommended that fully vaccinated people wear a mask in public indoor settings where there is evidence of substantial or high transmission rates. The CDC tracks these areas of the United States online.
Additional guidance also included information that fully vaccinated people can choose to wear a mask regardless of level of transmission, particularly if they, or someone in their household, are immunocompromised or at risk for severe disease from COVID-19. The CDC also recommended universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to schools regardless of vaccination status.