Latest decision is sharp reversal from one the agency announced just two months ago
Black, Hispanic Communities Devastated by Loss Are Taking COVID-19 Safety Precautions
But authors say transparent information from public officials is needed to overcome persistent vaccine skepticism
AAP Advises All School Children, Staff Should Continue to Wear Masks
Guidance runs counter to recommendations released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this month
U.S. Surgeon General Backs Local Mask Mandates When Needed
Such local orders are consistent with federal guidelines that permit local authorities to require prevention measures
Canada May Open Borders to Fully Vaccinated Americans by Mid-August
However, mask mandate returns to Los Angeles as COVID-19 cases rise
CDC: Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks This Fall
Relaxed recommendation comes as a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 years can get COVID-19 shots unfolds
LA County Recommends Masks for All When Indoors as Delta Variant Spreads
First identified in India, the Delta variant is now the third-most common in California
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidelines for Summer Camps
Masks no longer required for campers, staff who are fully vaccinated
CDC Director Says New Mask Guidance Is Based on Science
New guidelines say that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings
CDC: Fully Vaccinated Can Shed Masks in Most Outdoor, Indoor Settings
New guidance does not apply to public transportation or health care settings