Don’t Give Up Your Mask
That advice comes from infectious-disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. The issue: we’re not yet sure that the available vaccines prevent people from spreading the virus. The two COVID-19 vaccines used in the U.S. protect against the infection for two weeks after you receive both doses. But we don’t know yet how long the vaccine’s protection lasts or how well the shots prevent people from spreading the virus. Stay tuned. I’ll keep you posted as we learn more about this.
Source:
businessinsider.com/anthony-fauci-keep-wearing-mask-after-covid-vaccine-2021-2
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