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Point i think is of concern. i would add to that, wolf, that the masks issue, you know, we've talked about this a lot, but the cdc is still saying, you know, three-ply cloth masks are okay. omicron spreads very easily from person to person, and being able to have these masks, n95 or kn95 masks, which are more plentifully available, is really important now. if you are going to wear a mask, you should wear a good mask. those are three areas the message could be more clear and effective. >> that's an excellent point. dr. harmon, you say the cdc's ambiguous guidance could allow this virus to sprea...

Individuals are considered fully vaccinated against covid-19 if they've received their primary series. that definition is not changing. >> reporter: no plans to change the definition of fully vaccinated, the white house says, even as there's new evidence of the efficacy of boosters, lowering the chance of death by an additional 90% according to data shared by the cdc. even as eligible people are encouraged to get boosted. >> if you are vaccinated and boosted, you are highly protected. >> reporter: and on the question of how long infected people need to isolate, more confusion today. >> i wish ...

That five-day period to get tested. looking at it again, there may be an option in that that testing could be a part of that. we'll hear more about that in the next day or so from the cdc. >> martha: okay. what is your take on that, sir? >> martha, thanks for having me on first off. clearly a number of factors. clearly how far you out from the start of your symptoms the less likely you are to transmit. there's people five days out that can still spread. one of the things being balanced here is a desire and need that people feel to get back to work to stay in their jobs. and the risk to public ...

From positive cases from ten to five is in part due to america's lock down fatigue. >> if you're asymptomatic and you're infected, we want to get people back to the job. >> it had a lot to do with what the we thought people would tolerate. >> the decision on the part of the cdc is really a true and good decision and based on science. >> we may well not be able to or willing to comply with ten days worth of isolation. >> okay. is it science or what people will tolerate? joining me now, former acting director of the cdc, dr. richard besser. great to have you with us, doctor. thanks for being her...

What's the difference between these masks expect cloth masks, and do we really need to make that switch? >> the difference between masks has to do with their filtration ability. an n95, kn95, those types of masks are medical grade masks that can facility filter out 94, 95% of those small particles. cloth masks, i think, were a do it yourself solution when we were worried about supplies for health care workers. not all masks are create equal, but the best type is the one that you wear appropriately because if you get one and it's so uncomfortable and you wear it with your nose sticking out, tha...