CDC May Relax Mask Guidance , As Pandemic Improves.<br />CNBC reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says its current mask guidance is under review.<br />Officials say the agency will emphasize <br />hospitalization as a figure in whether protocols should relax or tighten.<br />We must consider hospital capacity as an additional important barometer. , Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director, via statement.<br />Officials ask the public to remain flexible.<br />We want to give people a break from things like mask-wearing when these metrics are better, , Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director, via statement.<br />... and then have the ability <br />to reach for them again should things worsen. , Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director, via statement.<br />Several states have started to loosen mask restrictions, though per CDC data, many Americans currently reside in an area experiencing high viral transmission.<br />Several states have started to loosen mask restrictions, though per CDC data, many Americans currently reside in an area experiencing high viral transmission.<br />The Biden Administration hasn't yet decided on moving away from masking, but officials appear optimistic.<br />The Biden Administration hasn't yet decided on moving away from masking, but officials appear optimistic.<br />The president and our COVID team are actively planning for the future. , Jeff Zients, White House COVID-19 response coordinator, via statement.<br />The president and our COVID team are actively planning for the future. , Jeff Zients, White House COVID-19 response coordinator, via statement.<br />We’re moving <br />toward a time when <br />COVID isn’t a crisis, Jeff Zients, White House COVID-19 response coordinator, via statement.<br />We’re moving <br />toward a time when <br />COVID isn’t a crisis, Jeff Zients, White House COVID-19 response coordinator, via statement
