 | US tells vaccinated people in high Covid risk areas to mask againAs recently as last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had defended its surprise decision in May that vaccinated people did not have to wear masks indoors in most circumstances. |
 | Dr. Fauci says US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirusDr. Anthony Fauci noted that some local jurisdictions where infection rates are surging are already calling on individuals to wear masks in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status. |
 | COVID-19 effect: US life expectancy falls by 1.5 years in 2020Life expectancy at birth for the total US population was 77.3 years, down from 78.8 in 2019, and the lowest it has been since 2003. |
 | Many COVID-19 experts believe Americans may ditch the mask rule soonThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention already says masks aren't needed outdoors for vaccinated people unless it's crowded. |
 | Can I take painkillers before or after a COVID-19 vaccine?That may cause arm soreness, fever, headache, muscle aches or other temporary symptoms of inflammation that can be part of that reaction. |
