Published May 19, 2021 •
Updated on May 19, 2021 at 7:49 am
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Chicago will no longer require masks for fully vaccinated people in most settings following similar changes from the state of Illinois and new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Meanwhile, Lollapalooza is returning to Chicago at full capacity this summer, organizers of the four-day music festival have announced. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android and sign up for alerts.
Plus, Chicago has updated its emergency travel order, with seven states now on the list requiring a quarantine or negative test for people coming to the city who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
CDC announced new mask guidelines to those who are fully vaccinated
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) The CDC announced earlier this week that fully vaccinated individuals can largely ditch masks.
The CDC suggests individuals still wear masks in crowded indoor settings, including buses and plane.
The North Central Health District says the new guidelines have brought confusion and that many people are unsure if they want to stop wearing a mask even after being fully vaccinated.
“I think for some it may be uncomfortable, but it all depends on how a person evaluates their risk,” NCHD spokesman Michael Hokanson said.
The NCHD says it will continue working to get people vaccinated as part of its mission to stop the spread of COVID-19.