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Metro Health sends alert recommending everyone wear masks in indoor settings to slow the spread of COVID-19
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Alert from Metro Health sent on July 28, 2021. (KSAT 12)
SAN ANTONIO – Metro Health sent a text alert to Bexar County residents Wednesday afternoon recommending that everyone wear masks indoors, including those who are fully vaccinated.
The recommendation is in line with updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that also advise people to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccine status. The move back to stricter guidelines in regard to mask-wearing is due to the increase in cases and hospitalizations.
Bexar County is now at a moderate risk level for COVID-19 and the community positivity rate has risen to 17% this week, according to Metro Health.
/ San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg (left) talks with San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh before a Wednesday press conference updating public health advisories on mask usage in Bexar County.
Face masks are now recommended for all indoor public settings across Bexar County under a new health advisory from San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. It follows similar guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this week.
In the health advisory, mask usage is strongly encouraged but not mandated for all residents above two years of age. It also encourages all persons teachers, students and staff in schools to wear masks and keep at least 3 feet of distance.
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The Delta variant is causing a higher rate of breakthrough infections, according to an unpublished study. Author: Allysa Tellez (KENS) Updated: 6:16 PM CDT July 27, 2021
SAN ANTONIO The Centers for Disease Control revised its guidance on masks Tuesday, saying even fully vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors in places where there is high transmission.
The announcement comes as coronavirus cases across the country are surging once again, thanks to a Delta variant accounting for 83% of new cases.
The CDC is suggesting folks put their mask back on if they’re heading to an indoor public space… even if they’ve been vaccinated.