New CDC Guidelines Say You Don’t Have to Wear a Mask When Running Outdoors
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.
The guidelines also state that unvaccinated people should continue wearing a mask during indoor activities, including going to the gym or to a workout class. However, if you are fully vaccinated, you can safely participate in an indoor exercise class without a mask.
It’s best to still bring a mask with you on a run in the case of an emergency or unplanned event. Masks are still required indoors at health care facilities and at certain businesses.