After a year of becoming accustomed to wearing masks, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed new guidelines for those
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – saying that masks can be ditched for most
outdoor and indoor events.
News 12’s Marissa Sarbak spoke with Dr. Liat Jarkon about
mask anxiety. She says the recommendation from the CDC does not mean people
need to respond right away.
“If you are comfortable still wearing a mask, wear a mask,”
says Dr. Jarkon. “…Start slowly. Don't go from zero to 100. We didn't get this
way in a year in a half, it took us all awhile to acclimate.”
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has not said whether the state will follow
the CDC guidelines. The agency still requires masks be worn riding buses or
planes and in places like hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.