CDC Issues New COVID-19 Guidance For Vaccinated Individuals

On Monday, March 8, 2021, the Center for Disease Control ("CDC") issued new Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People. The CDC defines "fully vaccinated people" as those who received both doses in a 2-dose series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine, and two weeks have elapsed since receiving the final dose. Alongside its recommendations as detailed below, the CDC released a Background Rationale which provides a scientific analysis in support of its recommendations.

As set forth in its Guidance, the CDC relaxed its recommendations on face coverings and social distancing for fully vaccinated people. Specifically, fully vaccinated people can visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing face coverings or physical distancing. Additionally, fully vaccinated people are permitted to visit indoors without masks or distancing with unvaccinated individuals, provided the unvaccinated individuals are from a single household and are at low risk for severe