No "one-size-fits-all" approach to what fully vaccinated Canadians can do, Tam says | FULL

As eligibility for second COVID-19 vaccine doses starts to open up across the country, many Canadians are quickly joining the “fully vaccinated” group. Just as quickly, however, they are finding themselves in new, confusing territory.

It’s not yet clear what fully vaccinated citizens in Canada can and cannot do. That’s because the federal government says there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

To date, federal health officials have not rolled out guidelines detailing which behaviours are considered safe for fully vaccinated adults.

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, said it’s because individuals need to take a personal risk assessment.

“You have to take into account local infection rates as well as personal vaccination status,” Tam said Tuesday speaking at a media conference.

"But really it's about everybody getting two doses of vaccine and protecting each other otherwise how are you supposed to go check someone else's vaccine status," Tam said.

In mid-May, the CDC eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated Americans, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings. It also provided a list of activities that are safe for vaccinated people.

Canada has not yet issued similar guidance for Canadians despite provinces accelerating efforts to innoculate their populations against the virus.

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