Americans vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors, except at crowded events, US government health authorities have said.
Under the newly released guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, fully vaccinated people can eat, walk or attend small gatherings outside without a mask. "If you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing many things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic," the government body said in a statement.
Masks are still considered necessary for vaccinated people if they are at concerts, parades or large sporting events, even when outdoors, the CDC said.
Indoor activities remain under a masks recommendation. This includes movie theatres and even "uncrowded" indoor shopping centres and