Local leaders urge caution as CDC says vaccinated can ditch masks in most settings

CARBONDALE — Local leaders are responding with caution after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that persons vaccinated against COVID-19 can stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.

SIU’s Jacqueline Nash researches COVID-19’s impact on health care

Jacqueline Nash decided that preparing for final exams while working full-time wasn’t taxing enough. She is pursuing her master’s degree in he…

This comes shortly after President Joe Biden announced a plan to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4.

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