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Social media reaction to CDC’s new mask guidelines

By Rich Barak
Updated May 14, 2021

As you might expect, social media reaction was mixed toward the CDC’s new mask guidelines.

The CDC’s new guidance announced Thursday allows COVID-vaccinated people to ditch their masks indoors in many instances.

ExploreCDC eases guidance on indoor masks for fully vaccinated

The CDC still is calling for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings such as buses, planes and hospitals but eased restrictions for reopening workplaces and schools.

Here is a sample of responses on Twitter:

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