Oxford University Article- will still need masks24 Nov 2020 10:53
This is a very “provocative” element of the press release, says Schaffner. Even with vaccines that prevent disease, social distancing guidelines will remain in-tact, he explains. Even if people are protected, they may still be able to spread the virus to someone else without ever getting sick themselves.
“The recommendation that will be ongoing is that even vaccinated people have to maintain social distancing and mask-wearing, which will make a lot of people grumpy,” Schaffner says.