Covid-19: Confusion reigns after US lifts mask guidance
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Some experts remain cautious, particularly for places where transmission rates are higher.
To mask or not to mask?
That is the question facing US states, businesses and people in their everyday lives in the wake of the bombshell announcement by the top health authority lifting most restrictions for those fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
President Joe Biden hailed the change in guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calling it a great day for America.
But if the idea sounded straightforward in theory, it has raised questions about how to implement it practically the foremost being, how do you tell if a person is fully vaccinated?
India Covid crisis: New cases fall below 10,000 in Delhi, first time since April 10
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The Covid toll had also peaked at 450 in a single day.
For the first time since April 10, Covid cases in Delhi fell below 10,000 on Friday. It saw 8,506 cases as against a peak of 28,000 on April 20. The Covid toll had also peaked at 450 in a single day.
“But if we become careless and stop following social distancing norms and guidelines, cases can increase again,” warned chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. “We are making arrangements for more oxygen beds, buying oxygen cylinders and setting up new ICU beds. If cases increase again, we should be prepared. But please continue to observe Covid-appropriate behaviour. We have seen very tough times in the past month.”