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World Health Organisation Urges Vaccinated People To Keep Wearing Masks

July 1, 2021

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging people to keep wearing masks and social distancing even if they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. With the alarming spread of the Delta variant, it is crucial that community transmission is limited as much as possible. As WHO Senior Advisor Bruce Aylward said, “once you’ve been fully vaccinated continue to play it safe because you could end up as part of a transmission chain.”

COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing COVID-19 disease and illness, keeping vaccinated people healthy. For instance, the Pfizer vaccine is 95% effective at preventing COVID-19 disease. However, this doesn’t mean vaccinated people can’t be infected by SARS-CoV-2 or pass it on. Emerging evidence shows that vaccination can help reduce virus transmission by 40-60%, but more research is needed. As a result, even if you’re fully vaccinated it’s important to keep following other public health measures like wearing a mask. This can help stop the virus spreading, especially to unvaccinated people who are extremely vulnerable to illness.

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