Warm weather is here and the voices are loud—it’s safe to be outdoors, and policy should reflect that. This week, outdoor transmission has dominated the conversation with news outlets big and small covering the relative safety of being outside—without a mask. Finally, on Tuesday, the CDC updated their guidelines to reflect that vaccinated people do not need to wear masks outdoors. Meanwhile, some cities and states continue to increase mask mandates, with Michigan extending theirs to young children.
To Mask, or Not to Mask Outside?
To Mask, or Not to Mask Outside?
To Mask, or Not to Mask Outside?
Warm weather is here and the voices are loud—it’s safe to be outdoors, and policy should reflect that. This week, outdoor transmission has dominated the conversation with news outlets big and small covering the relative safety of being outside—without a mask. Finally, on Tuesday, the CDC updated their guidelines to reflect that vaccinated people do not need to wear masks outdoors. Meanwhile, some cities and states continue to increase mask mandates, with Michigan extending theirs to young children.