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The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear a mask when they're outdoors unless they're in a crowded space.
Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty ImagesFully vaccinated people can ditch the mask outdoors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week — unless they're at a crowded event. Dr. Anthony Fauci explains the new guidance to NPR and weighs in on how soon children under 16 might be eligible for vaccines.
NPR's Joe Palca reports on the scientific effort to learn more about how long vaccines protect us.
Additional reporting in this episode from NPR's Allison Aubrey.
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This episode was produced by Brent Baughman, Brianna Scott and Lee Hale. It was edited by Sami Yenigun with help from Wynne Davis and Scott Hensley. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.
