The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announces new guidelines that state you don’t need to wear a mask outdoors if you’re running on your own or with members of your household. If you are not vaccinated, you should continue to wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings and venues, such as a race, but if you are fully vaccinated, you can safely go maskless when outdoors.

Researchers say cloth face masks can make exercising more difficult because they can affect breathing. Experts say you should focus on the length of your exercise routine rather than its intensity. They add that people exercising should still wear a mask for safety. They recommend choosing a face covering that fits well and is breathable.

Since last spring, we’ve all become face-mask connoisseurs, with opinions on adjustable nose bridges, elastic ear loops versus string ties, and insertable filters.

You wear a face mask when you enter a restaurant, knowing you’ll encounter people in close proximity. You take it off to eat and then put it back on when you exit the restaurant.

The multiplicity of questions surrounding the deployment of an effective coronavirus vaccine include its aggressive development timeline, who’ll get access first, how to encourage people to take it, and whether it’ll work at all.

As COVID-19 continues to spread around the United States and the rest of the world, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to stay healthy and protect those around you.