Trainers, doctors, therapists: is it OK to ask professionals if they’re vaccinated?

Experts say the question is acceptable - even advisable - in everyday interactions, though you might not get an answer

It's already an up-close and personal experience that can be a little awkward. Now many find themselves with a tricky new question: are they entitled to quiz their doctor, dentist, fitness trainer, therapist or hairstylist whether they've been vaccinated?

With information and official guidance fluctuating as the Delta variant of the coronavirus spreads swiftly across the US, largely driven by the unvaccinated, there is confusion about safety in certain places where people might remove their masks, such as healthcare facilities or spas.