Is it really a matter of faith vs physical?

[RobinA]

5. My Worry

was always about getting other people sick, particularly my 91 year old mother. I never really thought much about getting sick myself. I am fully vaccinated and so is my mother and another elderly relative. I think recalling the mask mandate indicates that they are sure the vaccine works damn well. I've felt that the CDC was a bit alarmist up until now, so I'm taking them saying we don't have to wear masks to be a sign that they are pretty positive we don't have to wear masks.

Part of it is what you are used to. I am essential and have worked every assigned workday of this pandemic. I've been exposed and not gotten sick. I know people who have been limiting their going out since last March due to fear. I've always thought that those people are going to have big problems going out again. I'm waiting for COVID Agoraphobia to be coined. But those people STILL aren't going out and will probably wear masks for a long time. It's everybody's individual assessment of risk that is key.