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, following many cities and counties across the nation who have lifted their mandates in recent weeks. And 

, most Americans no longer need to wear masks or social distance. 

Under the new guidelines, about 70 percent of Americans live in areas where COVID-19 poses a low or medium impact to hospitals, and no longer need to wear a mask. The CDC still recommends masking in

However, individual cities and counties, as well as private businesses, can set their own rules. And the CDC still recommends wearing a mask in medium risk areas if you are immunocompromised. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with infectious disease specialists about the new guidelines for masking, and what to weigh when deciding whether to wear a mask. 

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MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an infectious disease specialist and a public health policy expert about the CDC’s new guidelines for masking, and what to weigh when deciding whether to wear a mask.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Last week, St. Paul and Minneapolis dropped their mask mandates, following many cities and counties across the nation who have lifted their mandates in recent weeks. And under new CDC guidelines, most Americans no longer need to wear masks or social distance. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with infectious disease specialists about the new guidelines for masking, and what to weigh when deciding whether to wear a mask

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