Will I have to wear a mask after getting the Covid vaccine? The science explained

The CDC is relaxing guidance on masks for vaccinated people, but that doesn't mean we'll be seeing the end of face coverings any time soon. Here's why

Public health authorities want people to keep wearing masks and social distancing, even after they receive a vaccine. This might seem counterintuitive - after all, if someone gets a vaccine, aren't they protected from the coronavirus?

The answer is complicated: the vast majority of people who are vaccinated will be protected from Covid-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, vaccinated people may still be able to transmit the virus, even though they do not display any symptoms.