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Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Masks Indoors And Outdoors, CDC Says

By Laurel Wamsley

Published May 13, 2021 at 1:33 PM CDT

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Laurel Wamsley

Laurel Wamsley is a correspondent on NPR's Business Desk, where she covers personal finance and housing.

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