CDC Updates Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Adults

The COVID-19 Delta variant is sweeping the world and country, causing detrimental effects to individuals everywhere.

To prevent the spread, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their COVID-19 guidelines in lieu of this latest surge.

For now, the CDC recommends that fully vaccinated adults resume wearing masks indoors in places where COVID-19 transmission rates are high.

While those who are unvaccinated are the primary ones suffering from this Delta variant, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky warned even vaccinated adults that this variant can impact them as well.

Many of the suggested policies and procedures are the same as when the original COVID-19 surge occurred in 2020. To keep your organization and employees safe, here are policies and suggestions to consider implanting in your workplace, thanks to a blog from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Be up to date with local, state, and CDC guidelines 

• Employers should consider reinstating a mask policy in the workplace if their area falls under the high-risk categories.
• Be aware of the changing local, state, and CDC guidelines as they pertain to your workplace.
• Employers should stay informed about the Delta variant and educate their employees accordingly.

Keep the workplace safe and productive 

• If any employee has been exposed or tested positive for the Delta variant, direct them to get tested or stay home until a negative test has been administered.
• Consider requiring unvaccinated workers to wear masks in the workplace.
• Encourage employees to get vaccinated and help educate them on the respective vaccines.  

For more information, view the updated CDC guidelines and the original blog from SHRM.

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