Americans vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer need to wear masks when they are outdoors, except when they are in crowds, health authorities announced on Tuesday (April 27).
Read also: Covid-19: California plans a total reopening on June 15
"
If you are fully vaccinated and want to participate in a small gathering with people who are vaccinated and unvaccinated, the scientific data shows that you can do it safely, without a mask,
" said Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers. of Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), the main federal public health agency. "
On the other hand, we continue to recommend wearing a mask during activities and in busy places, such as full stadiums or concerts,
" she added during a press briefing.
