KEY POINTS
  • The Biden administration is slated to relax federal public health guidance on wearing masks outdoors as soon as this week.
  • The announcement, which may come as early as Tuesday, could be supplemented with differing guidance for fully vaccinated people and those who have not received a coronavirus vaccine.
  • White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci indicated that the new mask guidance was imminent but also warned that Americans should continue to adhere to public health measures until the CDC makes an assessment.

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is slated to relax federal public health guidance on wearing masks outdoors as soon as this week, a source familiar with the plans told NBC News.

The announcement, which may come as early as Tuesday, could give separate recommendations for fully vaccinated people and those who have not received a coronavirus vaccine, added the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The administration is still finalizing the guidance, NBC reported.