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Rossen Reports: Here’s what you can do after getting vaccinated

Rossen Reports: Here’s what you can do after getting vaccinated
Yeah. Hi. We're stuck in this in between, period. Right. Some of you have been vaccinated. Most of you are still trying to get it. So now we need to know what are the new rules for engagement? Once you're vaccinated, do you still have to wear a mask? Can you take a vacation? Can you host a party at your house? Can eat inside a restaurant? When does life get back to normal? Nice to finally be talking about this, but the answers may surprise you. Let's go. Okay, So you want to run out and do some errands, go to the grocery store, go to the pharmacy. Do you still need to wear a mask Wherever you go in public? If you're still vaccinated, you're going to have to wear a mask in public. When it comes to people who are vaccinated, the big question is are they still able to be infected? But Onley silently, meaning have no symptoms and then spread it to others. This is an open research question, and there is some data showing that vaccines do prevent that from happening. But we don't know yet to watch what degree and how Well it does. It's important to remember that even if you've been vaccinated that you're not goingto be treated differently when you go into a store, it's gonna take some time for enough people to be vaccinated. For public health authorities to start relaxing some of those rules now to Grandma and Grandpa high risk and isolating away from their families for nearly a year, they're ready to see their grandkids again. But kids under the age of 16 won't get a vaccine. So can vaccinated Grand parents see their grandkids? E. I would tell a vaccinated grand parent after they've gotten both of their doses and waited about a week that it's likely fairly safe, much safer than it had been before for them to be around their grandchildren because they're not likely to get severe disease or even symptomatic disease from their grandchildren. And what about work? We've all been working from home for nearly a year now. So long. Let me look at this place. Hello. Once you get the vaccine, can you go back to the office? I do think it's much safer for you to go into the office if you are vaccinated again. Nothing is going to be with zero risk, but I do think you're going to be protected yourself from getting symptomatic. Infection, Severe infection, Most workplaces. They're still going to have social distancing. They're still going to have masking policies and hand washing policies. Let's talk about food. We've heard from all the experts that endure dining, even with the capacity restrictions of 25% or 50% can be high risk. But what happens once you're vaccinated? Can you come eat inside of a restaurant? No worries in the world. E. Do think being vaccinated and going into an indoor dining environment is safer for you. The person that's vaccinated. But just remember that there are other people there, and you may be able to a symptomatically transmit to them. So it's important to follow the guidance that the restaurant has in place. Okay, let's talk about vacations. We've all been cooped up in the airlines and the hotels. No, it amazing travel deals out there for 2021. So here's the question. Once I'm vaccinated, can I pack up my bag? That's having and bring my family on a vacation, so if your vaccinated and you want to go on a vacation. They're still gonna be some risk involved, because again, we don't know if the vaccine prevents asymptomatic transmission. But you yourself as the vaccinated person, are not going to be at risk for getting severe disease or even getting symptomatic disease. But you still have to follow many of the precautions there because the public health guidance isn't going to change until we understand asymptomatic transmission. Any of these activities you asked me. You're gonna have that caveat until we have that data. If you missed any of that, we have a full breakdown on our website right now. Rossen reports dot com share it with friends, keep them safe to. And we're gonna keep answering all of your questions right here because, you know, as more people get vaccinated, more and more questions, they're gonna come up. We're here for you. Back to you
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Rossen Reports: Here’s what you can do after getting vaccinated
The vaccine rollout has been chaotic.Millions of you have gotten a vaccine while so many more are still waiting for their turn. Now we’re entering a strange in-between period. We’re not sure what we’re allowed to do after we get the vaccine. Can we go back to normal life? What are the new rules we have to live by for a while?We ask Dr. Amesh Adalja from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security to weigh in on the things we can and can’t do.Masks in public: Can we ditch the masks? Even if you’re vaccinated you’re going to have to wear a mask in public. Dr. Adalja believes we’ll be wearing masks into the summer of 2021. Researchers are trying to figure out if people who are vaccinated can still get the virus and pass it along to others. Some data shows the vaccine does, in fact, prevent that from happening but the research is ongoing.Visiting grandparents: Seniors have been isolating for months and are ready to see their families. But kids under the age of 16 won’t get a vaccine. So can vaccinated grandparents see their grandkids? It’s very safe. Vaccinated seniors are less likely to get severe disease or symptoms from their grandkids. It’s certain the vaccine will prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms if you do get the virus.Working in the office: We’ve been working from home for months. Can we go back into the office? Yes. Most workplaces will likely keep safety procedures such as social distancing, mask and hand washing policies that will keep you safe as well.Eating inside a restaurant: Even with the limited capacity restrictions, eating indoors can be risky but once you’re vaccinated, it’s safer to do so. It’s important to remember that you’ll be safer but other people around you may not be vaccinated yet. You may still be able to asymptomatically transmits the virus, so it’s important to still follow safety guidance. Travel: Deals for 2021 are enticing. Can you hop on a plane and take the family on a vacation? If you’re vaccinated, you’re good to travel. But again, you’ll still need to follow safety procedures that keep everyone around you safe if you are able to asymptomatically transmit the virus.EXCLUSIVE BONUS: CAN YOU HAVE A PARTY?Ready to have a group of people over inside your house? Is there a limit? Does everybody need to be vaccinated? Find out below.

The vaccine rollout has been chaotic.

Millions of you have gotten a vaccine while so many more are still waiting for their turn. Now we’re entering a strange in-between period. We’re not sure what we’re allowed to do after we get the vaccine. Can we go back to normal life? What are the new rules we have to live by for a while?

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We ask Dr. Amesh Adalja from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security to weigh in on the things we can and can’t do.

Masks in public: Can we ditch the masks? Even if you’re vaccinated you’re going to have to wear a mask in public. Dr. Adalja believes we’ll be wearing masks into the summer of 2021. Researchers are trying to figure out if people who are vaccinated can still get the virus and pass it along to others. Some data shows the vaccine does, in fact, prevent that from happening but the research is ongoing.

Visiting grandparents: Seniors have been isolating for months and are ready to see their families. But kids under the age of 16 won’t get a vaccine. So can vaccinated grandparents see their grandkids? It’s very safe. Vaccinated seniors are less likely to get severe disease or symptoms from their grandkids. It’s certain the vaccine will prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms if you do get the virus.

Working in the office: We’ve been working from home for months. Can we go back into the office? Yes. Most workplaces will likely keep safety procedures such as social distancing, mask and hand washing policies that will keep you safe as well.

Eating inside a restaurant: Even with the limited capacity restrictions, eating indoors can be risky but once you’re vaccinated, it’s safer to do so. It’s important to remember that you’ll be safer but other people around you may not be vaccinated yet. You may still be able to asymptomatically transmits the virus, so it’s important to still follow safety guidance.

Travel: Deals for 2021 are enticing. Can you hop on a plane and take the family on a vacation? If you’re vaccinated, you’re good to travel. But again, you’ll still need to follow safety procedures that keep everyone around you safe if you are able to asymptomatically transmit the virus.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS: CAN YOU HAVE A PARTY?

Ready to have a group of people over inside your house? Is there a limit? Does everybody need to be vaccinated? Find out below.