The CDC still recommends wearing a mask after vaccination, especially indoors.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizes the importance of using mask indoors to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This advice applies to both unvaccinated and vaccinated people.
Through its official website, the CDC asks the public to use masks to cover the nose and mouth area properly when in public areas with setting indoor. The CDC continued, the use of masks is also important for people who have been vaccinated while in public areas in areas that have high transmission rates.
The CDC also appeals to the public to take further preventive measures, such as testing for Covid-19 before attending a crowd. The Covid-19 test should also be carried out when planning to hold a gathering with a group of people who come from several different places of residence.
The use of masks is also important for people with health problems or using drugs that weaken the immune system. This group may not get optimal protection even though they are fully vaccinated and get additional booster.
“They need to take all the precautions recommended for people who have not been vaccinated, including the use of an appropriate size mask, until different advice from their health care provider,” the CDC said. People, Wednesday (20/10).
In addition to vaccination and the use of masks, avoiding crowds and indoor areas that are poorly ventilated is also highly recommended. Especially, for people who are traveling or traveling.
If you find yourself in contact with someone who has Covid-19, get tested immediately for Covid-19. The CDC also recommends that people who are sick or have symptoms refrain from hosting or attending crowd-inducing events.
These appeals were re-enforced in line with the increasing spread of the Delta variant in the United States. The Delta variant is thought to be the mastermind behind nearly all of the current COVID-19 cases in the United States.
According to a recent study, the Delta variant can more than double the risk of hospitalization. However, this risk can be dispelled with Covid-19 vaccination efforts.
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