Should you wear a mask indoors? This map will tell you

The Delta variant is sweeping across the United States, and it turns out that vaccinated people aren’t as protected from infection as previously thought. While the vaccine protects against serious illness, it now appears that vaccinated people can both contract COVID-19 and spread it. As such, the CDC recently updated its guidance about masking, recommending that even vaccinated people mask up if they’re in high risk areas. But what exactly constitutes high risk, and how do you know if that applies to your community?   A new map from NPR makes it remarkably straightforward to parse the information. The map is updated regularly with data from the CDC and is color coded to indicate low, moderate, substantial, or high risk. Take a look at the map and read Liz Segran’s story here. — Co.Design Editors   Should you wear a mask indoors? This at-a-glance map will tell you The CDC recommends vaccinated people wear masks in high-risk areas. But how do you know if that applies to you?   READ MORE   ‘These are trash!’ Is Kyrie Irving’s rant about his Nike shoes the next step of athlete empowerment? While an isolated incident, it reflects just how far we’ve come from hold-the-sneaker-and-smile.   READ MORE   The cardboard real estate boom is here The packaging industry is growing—and so are the buildings needed to house it.   READ MORE   3,600 microphones and counting: The ingenious ways the sound of the Olympics is created The Olympics have been at the forefront of sound design for decades. Tokyo 2020 is no different.   READ MORE

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