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Hi! My wife and I are vaccinated, but our son is not. Is there information on how long a vaccinated person could potentially carry COVID-19 to an unvaccinated person? Grandparents are vaccinated, but not all aunts and uncles are. How much time should we keep between grandma visiting (unmasked/undistanced) with an unvaccinated aunt and it being safe for us to take our son to visit? 2 weeks? Less? No one knows? Thank you so much for your help!! This is such a wonderful tool.
As of May 3rd, the “fully vaccinated” may:
gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart.
gather indoors with unvaccinated people of any age from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks or staying 6 feet apart, unless any of those people or anyone they live with has an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
gather or conduct activities outdoors without wearing a mask except in certain crowded settings and venues (when you should remain masked).
There is no time limit between gatherings.
The “non-vaccinated” should:
Remind invited guests to stay home if they have been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 14 days or are showing COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone who has had close contact with a person who has COVID-19 should also stay home and monitor their health. Invited guests who live with those at higher risk should also consider the potential risk to their loved ones.
Consider keeping a list of guests who attended for potential future contact tracing needs.
Host gatherings outdoors, when possible. If this is not feasible, make sure the room or space is well-ventilated (for example, open a window).
Arrange tables and chairs to allow for social distancing. People from the same household can be in groups together and don’t need to be 6 feet apart – just 6 feet away from other families.
If planning activities for adults and/or kids, consider those where social distancing can be maintained, like sidewalk chalk art or frisbee.
When guests arrive, minimize gestures that promote close contact. For example, don’t shake hands, do elbow bumps, or give hugs. Instead wave and verbally greet them.
