Memphis infectious disease experts weigh in on new CDC guidelines for vaccinated people Lifting mask mandates By Arianna Poindexter | May 14, 2021 at 4:29 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 8:00 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A beautiful spring day in downtown Memphis had tourists flocking to Beale Street. Some are roaming freely without masks, others a bit more cautious. This comes one day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks outdoors or in most indoor settings, with the exception of hospitals, doctors offices, nursing homes, prisons, and public transportation. “I’m still going to wear it,” said Sarah Sperling, who is visiting Memphis for the weekend.