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In mid-May, the CDC eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated Americans, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. It also provided a list of activities that are safe for vaccinated people but could be risky for those who are unvaccinated.
On Monday, Ontario s Health Department said that while its reopening road map creates province-specific advice, it would welcome federal guidelines for individuals. Much like the CDC released guidelines in the U.S., we continue to urge Health Canada and (the Public Health Agency of Canada) to release guidance for fully vaccinated individuals, Alexandra Hilkene, a spokeswoman for Health Minister Christine Elliott, said in an email.
Experts divided on easing COVID-19 rules for fully vaccinated adults
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A health-care worker holds up a sign signalling she needs more COVID-19 vaccines at the hockey hub mass vaccination facility at the CAA Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brampton, Ont., on June 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
As provinces accelerate their efforts to get their populations fully vaccinated against COVID-19, there are calls for the federal government to issue clear guidance on what people can do once they receive both shots.
Some politicians and experts have said Ottawa should provide a framework spelling out which behaviours are considered safe for vaccinated adults, similar to what was issued by the U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but opinion is divided on whether it’s a good idea.
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Coronavirus is airborne so stop disinfecting everything: expert
Stop cleaning and start ventilating that s the message from Michael Brauer, a professor in the School of Population and Public Health at UBC. Given the scientific consensus that the coronavirus is airborne, Brauer is calling for a shift in COVID prevention strategies.
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Experts say disinfecting surfaces doesn t do a lot to prevent COVID-19 given that the virus is airborne, and could actually harm you research shows many cleaning products can be associated with health issues.(Robert Short/CBC)