As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announce new guidelines (that are remarkably similar to the guidelines “COVID deniers” proposed), there needs to be a real accounting of mistakes that were made. The purpose is not to impugn, but to ensure the mistakes are never made again.
In a sweeping guidance announced on Thursday, the CDC eased the mask enforcement for fully vaccinated individuals under most situations. It still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like public transportation and hospitals, but also clears the way for more businesses and schools to open back up.Â
