Wow, no more masks? Maybe?
@1creekgirl (41427)
United States
May 13, 2021 5:31pm CST
Just saw on the news that the CDC says if we've been vaccinated with two Covid vaccines, we don't have to wear a mask!
Of course, businesses can still require a mask if they want to. But hopefully they'll soon remove that requirement.
Going on almost two years of those frustrating masks. Our grandson Nathan was the first one around here the end of 2019 who bought us a box of masks. He knew what was coming.
Now I can smile at people again. Or frown. However the mood strikes.
We can actually tell if someone is smiling or talking or pouting or flirting or frowning.
The only good thing about wearing a mask, well, other than maybe not catching the virus, was not needing to put on makeup.
But being maskless will be worth the extra effort to look presentable.
How do you feel about this announcement by the CDC?
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@Mike197602 (15505)
• United Kingdom
14 May 21
This virus will be with us for a long time.
Vaccinations will hopefully reduce the deaths and serious effects but people will still get infected and spread it.
Personally I think keeping wearing a mask is the best way to go for at least the next few months.
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@ptrikha_2 (46951)
• India
15 May 21
@Mike197602
One assumption is that vaccinations at a large scale would make the virus effects milder and prevent hospitalization.
@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
I think you're right. I just got excited for a moment.
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@Deepizzaguy (102832)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 May 21
I have mixed feelings since I only have one vaccine in my arm. I would like to get rid of the mask myself soon.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
13 May 21
When will you get your second shot?
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@Deepizzaguy (102832)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 May 21
@1creekgirl I am still waiting for the date and place for the shot to take place. Most likely in June.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
I don't think I'll ever get completely used to a mask.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 May 21
I will continue to wear a mask in public places, for the safely of myself and others around me.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
13 May 21
Although I've had two vaccines and I know it's not 100% effective, I'll still wear a mask less often.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
13 May 21
It's good news, I also heard it from the news just now. If it happens all over I can already put lipstick.
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
14 May 21
Like many other things coming out of our government, I will take a wait-and-see position for a little while and see if this removal of mask restriction has a negative impact on the number of cases. Call me paranoid. I'm fully vaccinated but still a bit frightened about the whole mess.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
I know how you feel. I was excited to hear the news, but I still want to be safe.
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@much2say (55606)
• Los Angeles, California
14 May 21
What a pretty mask! I/we will be continuing to wear the masks, period. We may be doing better here, but it doesn't sound like the rest of the world is . . . so as long as people are traveling and such, I can't feel confidently safe unless the good status stands the test of time.
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@much2say (55606)
• Los Angeles, California
14 May 21
@1creekgirl After what the world has been through for well over a year now, any glimmer of hope is welcomed . . . people want to hear and believe good news. I think we'd all like to break out of these surreal times, but I hope we do it extremely cautiously. To me it's just too soon to tell. But let's hope that things are actually improving - even if it takes more time.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
@much2say That's good common sense.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
I think you're right. I just got too excited at the news until common sense kicked in.
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@kanuck1 (4434)
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14 May 21
@1creekgirl It's my health and my life that is at stake and so I can endure the little inconveniences a little longer just to make sure that things are really safe. Stay safe, healthy and live long and happy! 
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
14 May 21
That's great; but we will still wear masks in instances in which we will be exposed to a lot of people.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
I got too excited too quickly. I might be maskless once in a while, depending on the situation.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
14 May 21
@1creekgirl Yeah, it will probably be a while before we all feel really safe.
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@popciclecold (38721)
• United States
14 May 21
@1creekgirl You're right it's scary.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
Oh my goodness! That mask would certainly keep people away!
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@Tenshidc (584)
• Philippines
14 May 21
@1creekgirl Its more fun in the Philippines.. just for the good vibes.
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@cool83 (4467)
• Sri Lanka
14 May 21
I think you need to wear masks if vaccinated with two Covid vaccines , many countries reporting covid infected , after vaccinated , reason for that still health authorities still studying , time goes by we can know exactly what can we do for this ,
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
I know you're right. It was just exciting for the moment to think masks weren't needed any longer.
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@cool83 (4467)
• Sri Lanka
14 May 21
@1creekgirl Yeah , me also like that , but the i feel we need to 3-4 years to wait for this ,because still covid is more strong than protected virus rite ?
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
13 May 21
It was one of the first ones I bought, but soon realized it really wouldn't protect me from the virus. So I started wearing the ugly blue and white pleated ones.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 May 21
I really don't mind the masks so much, maybe because I only wear one when I go to stores. I will continue to wear one for some time, since there are many unvaccinated people around and even though I had both shots, I know I can still get the virus.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
15 May 21
Sounds like a good plan. How is your wife today?
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 May 21
@1creekgirl She is lying down for a bit now. She did some English tutoring for two hours this morning..
Thanks for asking.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
15 May 21
We at Hawaii, Gov. I've, still, would like masking. I feel better, because of do many variants floating around.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
You're right. Why would we trust what they say? Who knows what's really true or safe.
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@Softncuddly (1600)
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13 May 21
Here in the Philippines, it's still a requirement. It's sad because cases are still rising even vaccination is going on.
The news have mentioned that even there are vaccinations, we can still get contaminated but it won't be that dangerous. It'll be a light case.
That is why it is still required that we use a face mask and a face shield.
Take care and keep safe all the time
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
13 May 21
Thanks, I pray you'll be safe also.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
14 May 21
I heard the news too.
good for you guys.
still, I don't understand are the vaccines 100% effective, that you won't require a mask at all.
or is it that you can get affected it's just that you won't die? 
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
14 May 21
I'm really not sure how it all works.
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@Prabhatsingh (3537)
• India
15 May 21
@1creekgirl
still waiting for a clear answer and clear news on this.
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