The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unveiled new guidelines for Americans who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
According to the new guidelines, citizens who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine may gather in small groups inside their homes with others who have been fully vaccinated. Masks nor social distancing are required during these gatherings. They may also spend time with unvaccinated citizens from one other household as long as they are at low risk for any severe illness.
Additionally, the guidelines state that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to quarantine or get tested for COVID-19 test if they’ve been exposed to the virus unless they show symptoms. However, paying close attention for at least 14 days for arising symptoms is suggested.
During Monday’s White House briefing, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky confirmed these new guidelines.
“You can visit your grandparents if you’ve been vaccinated and they have been, too. If grandparents have been vaccinated, they can visit their daughter and her family even if they have not been vaccinated, so long as the daughter and her family are not at risk for severe disease.”
Those who have received the vaccine should still wear a mask and practice social distancing in public. They should also avoid large gatherings.
These updated guidelines come as several states have voted to pull back mask mandates, a move that President Joe Biden has called a “big mistake.” So far, Texas, Alabama, Montana, Mississippi, and Iowa are lifting COVID-19 mask restrictions.
On Tuesday, the President also said that there would be enough vaccines for every American adult by the end of May.
