KXLY July 27, 2021 7:16 PM SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane and Kootenai counties are considered high risk for transmission. On Tuesday, the CDC announced all Americans in these high risk areas should wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. People in the Spokane community are conflicted when it comes to the new guidance. Some are in favor of it, others feel like it’s a step backwards. “My first thought is empathy. Everybody is doing the best they can with the information that’s given,” said Tricia Fernandez. It’s information that’s constantly evolving. “We look at the data and look at the studies and what it’s showing for people who are vaccinated getting re-exposed,” said Fernandez.