CDC Relaxes Mask Guidance For Outdoor Activities

The CDC has updated its mask guidance, stating that masks are no longer needed for outdoor activities like walking, running, or biking, regardless of vaccination status, due to low transmission risk. However, masks are still recommended for crowded outdoor events and indoor public places. The rationale for indoor mask use, even for vaccinated individuals, is to protect both themselves and others, especially the unvaccinated, as there are still 50,000 cases a day.

Why are vaccinated individuals still advised to wear masks indoors?

What is the current daily case count mentioned in the guidance?